Operating Theatre Assistant - South BrisbaneApply now Job no: 501568 Work type: Permanent Location: South Brisbane Categories: Room Attendant, Theatre assistant, Orderly About the role The Mater Hospital Brisbane (MHB) Perioperative Services team have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced, and motivated Operating Theatre Assistant (Theatre Orderly) to work within the Operating Suite, on-site at South Brisbane.You will play a key role to provide quality and safe care to adult and obstetric patients requiring surgical intervention.This is a permanent full-time opportunity.Primary Responsibilities: Supporting the Operating Suite team by assisting with patient positioning, preparing theatres, and maintaining cleanliness while restocking supplies.Providing, arranging, and verifying all necessary equipment for theatre procedures.Employing safe techniques for patient and material handling to ensure a secure environment for patients, oneself, and team members.Upholding infection control standards by adhering to standard protocols and additional precautions.Disposing of waste and handling soiled linen appropriately.Theatre terminal cleaning.About you To be successful in your application for this position:Strong work ethic.Works well independently and within a multidisciplinary team.Available to do shift work, weekdays and weekends.Commitment to quality patient care.Have obtained a Certificate III in Health Care Support (Operating Theatre Practice) or Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.Minimum of two years previous experience in an Operating Theatre Assistant role is highly desirable.Experience in a hospital environment.Mater Overview: Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.We are a leader in healthcare, education, and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people.#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Benefits: Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay.Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging.Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education.Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams.Discounts to local and national businesses/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other.Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport.Access to on-site, discounted parking.Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues.Applications close Tuesday 29th October 2024.Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, underpinned by flexible and remote working policies.Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made.Only direct applications will be considered. Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. Advertised: 22 Oct 2024 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 29 Oct 2024 E. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr