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About the role
The Theatre Technician is responsible for supporting the safe, effective, and effective operation of the operating theatre environment. Working collaboratively with nursing, medical, and support staff, the Theatre Technician assists with theatre preparation, equipment management, patient transfers, cleaning, stock management, and turnover of operating rooms to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient theatre utilisation. You are a proactive and dependable individual with a strong commitment to patient safety, quality care, and teamwork. You thrive in a fast-paced setting and take pride in maintaining a well-organised theatre setting that supports the efficient delivery of surgical services.
Your main duties will include:
Prepare, set up and maintain operating theatres and specialised equipment to ensure theatres are ready for scheduled surgical procedures.
Support theatre efficiency by transporting instruments to decontamination, cleaning and resetting operating rooms, and assisting with theatre turnover between cases.
Manage theatre equipment and consumables, including stock replenishment, equipment checks, patient transfers, and maintaining infection control and safety standards
About you
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician Specialisation) or equivalent experience.
Current manual handling training.
Previous experience in an operating theatre or healthcare environment.
Experience handling surgical equipment and theatre consumables.
Understanding of perioperative workflows and theatre operations
Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles.
Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Sound organisational and time management skills.
Basic computer literacy.
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