- Full time position: Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
- We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
- Join Australia's largest private health care provider.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Head Theatre Technician to join our perioperative team. In this leadership role, you will guide and support theatre technicians and assist in preparing the operating theatre environment for procedures. This includes patient positioning, equipment preparation, and ensuring patient safety, dignity and comfort at all times in line with hospital policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
You will report directly to the Perioperative Services Manager.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual who thrives in a busy and dynamic operating theatre. You will bring strong experience in technical clinical support within acute care, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Confidence in working collaboratively with a diverse team – including nurses, doctors, pathologists and non-clinical staff – is essential.
You will also bring:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Theatre Technician within an operating theatre (Essential)
- Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technician Practice/Health Services Assistant or equivalent (Essential)
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience (Highly regarded)
- The flexibility to work across a rotating roster
- Strong proficiency in computer systems (Highly regarded)
Remuneration
Base Hourly Rates in accordance with Enterprise Agreement + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.
About us
Northern Private Hospital is a 70-bed surgical and medical hospital located in New Epping, 22km from Melbourne’s CBD. Opened in February 2024, Northern Private Hospital facilities include 4 operating theatres, cardiac cathertisation laboratory, day chemotherapy, sleep study unit, on-site pharmacy, pathology and radiology. The Northern Private is also directly linked to Northern Public Hospital.
The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
Requirements
- Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Jaiden Runnalls on RunnallsJ@ramsayhealth.com.au
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
