Theatre Technician

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Exciting opportunities are available within Perioperative Services at Epworth Richmond. You can choose to join our supportive team as a Theatre Technician on a casual, part-time, or full-time basis plus a permanent full-time position is available for night shift from 2100-0730.

You will be responsible for providing quality service with patient care, equipment handling and transport services while contributing to the overall performance of the operating suite.

You will make an impact by:

• Assisting clinicians and team members with patient preparation
• Preparing and maintaining operating suite equipment
• Providing safe patient transport within the operating suite and interdepartmental transfers

To be successful in this role:

You want to join a dynamic team who is committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience with a focus on safety-first. You are a good communicator with a natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients. Professional in your work, you have a strong attention to detail and are quick to learn and adapt.

• Cert III Theatre Technician qualification and above
• Minimum 6 months theatre technician experience following qualification
• Clear understanding and use of medical terminology
• Understanding of, and ability to set-up medical devices / theatres
• Ability to work a rotating roster (mix of AM, PM, twilight, night and weekend shifts)

Position Description         Inherent Requirements

About Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties in our 31 theatre complex, treatment options and the latest in technology.

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

The annual salary range for Theatre Technicians – AUD $57,744 - $70,910 + super + entitlements dependent on year level (prorated for part-time).

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.