Description : Operating Theatre Assistant. Company : Queensland Health. Location : Gold Coast QLD
The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Operating Theatre Assistant to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Assist in the provision of a safe environment for all patients undergoing surgical procedures
- Assist in the transportation of patients from various locations within the hospital, from beds and trolleys
- Communicate effectively and regularly with other theatre staff
- Assist with environmental and equipment cleaning and maintenance functions as required
To be successful in this position you will require:
- While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded
- Up to date manual handling
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- Up to 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- Casual
- Base salary ranging $37.56 - $39.24 per hour
Environmental Services is a multi-skilled department which provides cost effective health care support services to clinical staff caring for the patients and visitors of the Gold Coast Health Service Hospitals. The department is responsible for a wide range of functions including cleaning, porterage, bed cleaning, linen delivery, waste management and operating suite support. We are committed to achieving best practice and a quality, caring experience for our patients. Based in Southport and Robina.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 5 June 2023
Job Ad reference: GC489951
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