Operating Theatre Assistant
Core
Provide effective and efficient orderly support service in operating theatres, assisting with patient positioning, transport, and waste/linen management.
Role type
Operating Theatre Assistant (Orderly)
Builds
Patient care support within surgical and obstetric theatres
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient positioning, waste and linen management, patient transport, compliance with hospital policies, workplace health and safety knowledge
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Health Support Services, obstetric theatre experience
Technologies
Positioning aids, specialised equipment
Responsibilities
Assist with patient positioning using positioning aids and specialised equipment; Remove soiled linen, rubbish, and sharps containers; Provide support services including patient transport, waste and linen management; Fulfill additional duties as requested by the clinical team
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on support role