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What this job is
An Operating Theatre Technician prepares and maintains surgical equipment, instruments, and the operating theatre environment in Australian hospitals and surgical facilities. They assist surgical teams during procedures by providing instruments, managing swabs and specimens, and ensuring strict aseptic and safety protocols are maintained throughout all operations. They work under the direction of the surgeon and anaesthetist to ensure optimal conditions for patient safety and surgical success.
Pay
A$1,539 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Accept own accountabilitycore
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Confidentiality and Privacy Compliancecore
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
- Health Terminology Literacycore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Multitaskingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workflow Prioritisationcore
- Case Note Documentation
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Health Record Administration
- Inventory Tracking
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Record Management
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness