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About the Role
We are seeking a committed and professional Operating Theatre Assistant to join our surgical team in delivering exceptional, patient-centred perioperative care. This is an excellent opportunity to start or grow your career in healthcare while learning from an experienced and supportive team.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the operating theatre, ensuring all equipment and supplies are fully prepared, sterile and ready for use.
- Clean and restock the theatre, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and sterility.
- Provide support in the safe and respectful preparation of patients for surgery, including assisting with patient transfers, positioning, and arranging beds to ensure comfort and safety.
- Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, infection control protocols, and quality assurance standards.
Requirements
- Experience in an operating theatre or a similar clinical setting is ideal.
- A good understanding of infection control and sterilisation procedures is important.
- A genuine commitment to creating a safe space for patients and staff.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced operating theatre environment where teamwork, learning and patient care go hand in hand.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical stamina to stand for longer periods and assist with patient transfers when needed.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments.
Skills
- Patient-centred perioperative care
- Operating theatre preparation and maintenance
- Equipment and supply management
- Sterilisation procedures
- Hygiene and sterility standards
- Patient preparation for surgery
- Patient transfers
- Health and safety regulations
- Infection control protocols
- Quality assurance standards
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- NSW
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Mon-Fri
- Morning and afternoon shifts
Experience Level
- Entry level
- Career growth
Education Level
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (ideal, not essential)
- First Aid Certificate (ideal, not essential)
Salary/Compensations
- NFP salary packaging benefits
Benefits
- Salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- On campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and a hairdresser
About the Company
- Adventist Healthcare Limited (AHCL) operates several businesses including Sydney Adventist Hospital (the San), San Day Surgery Hornsby, San Radiology & Nuclear Medicine and Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy.
- The San is NSW’s largest private hospital, founded in 1903.
- Proudly faith-based with a history of industry pioneering in research and delivering superior patient care.
- A not-for-profit organisation that continually reinvests in cutting-edge technology and facilities.
- Serves over 2500 employees, 1400 Accredited Medical Officers, 300 volunteers and the community.