Orthopaedic Technician

St John of God Subiaco Hospitalwith more than 1,200 of WA’s most experienced and respected medical specialists, 2,200 caregivers and 600 beds, our hospital plays a vital role in delivering private health care across the state.

We are renowned for safe, high-quality and values driven care, and combining clinical excellence with compassion, hope and dignity.

We provide a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, gynaecology, maternity, orthopaedics, pain services, and urology.

Your Role

As an Orthopaedic Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies used in orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures, and for providing technical support to the surgical team during operations.

The Position

Ensure the maintenance of orthopaedic and neurosurgical equipment and supplies, including co-ordination of ordering, delivery and receipt of consignment stock and instrumentation, under the direction of the Manager/Co-ordinator.

Prepare all implants and instruments used in orthopaedic & neurosurgical surgery for Sterilisation and assists CSSD staff with the preparation of specialised equipment.

Ensure the maintenance of orthopaedic and neurosurgical records.

Liaise with orthopaedic and neurosurgical company representatives to ensure required in-service is provided where appropriate.

Liaise with Manager/ Co-ordinator regarding cost effectiveness of stock/equipment utilisation.

Ensure orthopaedic instruments and prostheses required for scheduled operations are checked in detail before and after use

Ensure inventory control of CSSD processed items is performed as per policy statement.

Check relevant inventory to ensure adequate supplies are ordered,  prepared and   ready for use.

Monitor the use of storage areas in the department and related areas.

Maintain responsibility for ensuring the provision of a safe working environment, adhering to requirements of hospital policies and procedures relating to Work, Health & Safety and Infection Control.

Ensure a clear and concise standard of documentation.

You will hold demonstrated knowledge of Orthopaedic equipment and application thereof with effective communication and interpersonal skills to work as a team member.

You will have demonstrated ability to plan and organise work activities with basic computer skills.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to quality improvement. Relevant qualifications, including CSSD Sterilisation Certification, and recent experience in an Orthopaedic Theatre and/or CSSD will be highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

Salary: $81,827 to $90,256 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation.

Casual hourly rate: $51.60 to $56.91 (inclusive casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

Permanent full-time, part-time and casual opportunities

We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual

A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Innovative Professional Development opportunities

Green travel allowance – if you walk, car pool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

* Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact Stephanie Ross, Manager Procedural Support on 0457 136 780

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today!