Operating Theatre Assistant
Core
Provide effective and efficient orderly support services in operating theatres, including patient positioning, waste/linen management, and transport.
Role type
Operating Theatre Assistant (Orderly)
Builds
Patient care support in surgical, ICU, maternity, and emergency services
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient positioning, waste and linen management, patient transport, compliance with hospital policies, knowledge of workplace health and safety
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Health Support Services, experience in obstetric theatres
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 IC