Theatre Technician Grade 1

• Patients and their families 
• ANUM Team Leaders 
• Perioperative Nursing Workforce 
• Other support staff and administrative staff 
• Other Theatre Technician’s within the suite 
• Relevant departmental managers 
• Multi-disciplinary clinicians 

• Honeywell Contractors 

• Completed Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Operating Theatre Technical Support or equivalent 
• Knowledge of workflows within a busy operating room and familiarity with the theatre environment. 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to read and write English 
• Demonstrated ability to empathise with patients 
• Ability to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment 
• Demonstrated ability to accept and follow direction 
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in prioritising workload 
• Neat personal presentation and hygiene 

• Operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability 

• To comply with all the statutory and hospital rules and regulations relating to the health industry. 
• To be physically able to perform the duties as required, using appropriate methods and techniques 
• To maintain an accepted standard of performance to ensure a clean uncluttered environment 
• Attend to routine cleaning of theatre tables and equipment/furniture between cases 
• Change mop buckets water & mop heads after each use 
• Clean equipment e.g. Diathermy, endoscopy towers and urology towers as per the cleaning regimen 
• Perform other cleaning duties as outlined in the cleaning duties register 
• Mopping of floors between cases if required 
• Disposal of soiled liquids, linen and rubbish from operating theatre. 
• Maintain an organised work environment 
• Undertake other cleaning duties as requested by coordinator, medical staff and colleagues 
• Reports faults/damage of equipment to Floor Coordinator 
• Handle all waste in a manner having regard for policies or procedures 
• Use correct manual handling procedures in respect of lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, standing and sitting 
• Observe Infection Control/personal hygiene precautions at all times 
• Demonstrate safe work practices at all times 
• Be vigilant and report any item that may be a breach of Occupational Health and Safety requirements 
• Participate in relevant audits, portfolios and report writing as requested 
• Recommend any improvement within the hospital and department 
• Continually strive to maintain the highest standards of work 

• Responds in a timely manner to: 
• Liaising with the multidisciplinary team in relation to patient positioning & equipment requirements 
• Ensuring the Theatres are ready for use 
• Trouble shooting basic equipment and positioning aides issues 
• Awareness of the sterile field and maintaining sterility 
• Ensuring equipment is placed within the operating theatre in the correct place & connected appropriately e.g. theatre lights, pendants, Da Vinci robot etc. 
• Ability to assist and trouble shoot AV issues 
• Other tasks as required 
• Contribute to the team effectiveness of the suite and hospital 
• Carry out the duties in a manner that will fulfill the visions and values of the hospital 
• Display a willingness to learn, teach and mentor others 
• Accept responsibility for the standards of work achieved 
• Escalate workload concerns and or unfinished work to other members of the team to seek assistance in a timely manner 
• Display a willingness to learn 
• Work effectively as a team member including assisting nursing staff, local administrative staff, other health professionals and other Theatre Technicians with various duties 

• Ensure a professional approach to all staff, patients and their visitors by being courteous and helpful 
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times 
• Provide clear and concise communication with all unit staff in the process of performing duties 
• Provide urgent courier services as requested 
• Participate in the development of service delivery workflows 
• Participate in rostering and work allocations 
• Participate in the performance and appraisal of junior and novice Technicians 
• To relate well to others through effective communication skills. 
• To work effectively and harmoniously as a member of a suite based team. 

• Work is conducted in a manner that will not endanger yourself or others 
• Demonstrate safe work practices at all times 
• Follow Peter Mac’s Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures 
• Demonstrate vigilance and report any item that may breach OH&S requirements 
• Report any unsafe work practices, hazards, near miss accidents and incidents 
• Report faults/damage of equipment to Environmental Services Supervisor 
• Observe Infection Control/personal hygiene precautions at all times 
• Ensure manual handling principles are practiced at all times 
• Handle all waste in accordance to hospital procedures 
• Contribute to safety awareness and promotion by contributing ideas and suggestions 
• Undertake staff development & skills appraisals 
• Participate in quality assurance programs, and training and education opportunities. 

5. Continuous Quality Improvement 

Infection Control 

Adheres to the principles of Infection Control in accordance with Peter Mac policies and procedures 

Occupational Health & Safety 

Takes all reasonable steps to ensure a safe environment. 

Understands emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment. 

Privacy 

Adheres to the Peter Mac privacy policy 

• Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures 100% of the time. 
• Completes incident reports 100% of the time and responds appropriately to OH&S incidents. 
• Attends Health & Safety training on emergency procedures annually and is capable of identifying emergency equipment in place. 
• Direct care staff will attend the yearly update on theory of fire, code red and orange responses and use of extinguishers. 
• Follows established procedures