Perioperative Technician (509231)

Job Description:

Applicants are advised that in accordance with Tasmanian Public Health Directions, all employees of the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This step is critical in protecting both our health workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians in our care.

The Role:

Maintain clean and hygienic surroundings to facilitate the control of infection in specialty areas including the performance of both basic and specialised cleaning operations to areas and equipment in the Perioperative Services environment.

Store and prepare surgical instrumentation and other items including consumables, as identified, for use in the Operating Theatre environment.

Maintain stock levels of consumables in the Sterile Stock Rooms and Operating Theatres.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, shift work, working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $59,694 to $63,154 per annum + 10% superannuation + access to salary packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Salary range is in accordance with the Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Experience working in Perioperative Services

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   • crimes of violence
   • sex related offences
   • serious drug offences
   • crimes involving dishonesty
     
     
2. Identification check
   
   
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• (image) 509231 Perioperative Technician HSO5 (June 2022) HR22.pdf
• (image) 509231 Perioperative Technician HSO5 (June 2022) HR22.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information

Rachuel Manning
Nurse Manager - Central Sterilising Department & Sterile Stock Room
(03) 6166 8654
rachuel.manning@ths.tas.gov.au

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