Orthopaedic Technician
An exciting opportunity awaits, Part Time (48 hrs per fortnight) Orthopaedic Technologist across all Western Health sites.
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Company: Western Health
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-3-3252-2269
Fax: +61-8-5577-6926
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About Us
Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 6,700 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).
Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity awaits a highly motivated individual who likes to work with autonomy while also being an integral part of a large team and a fast paced organisation. Western Health is currently recruiting to the Orthopaedic Technologist role. The recruitment profile for this position is open and the organisation is looking to hear from both experienced, fully qualified Orthopaedic Technologists and those individuals who may be interested in completing a Part Time traineeship to formally enter this interesting and dynamic profession.
As a member of the Adult Specialists Clinics team you will work closely with Western Health’s other Orthopaedic Technologists. Interfacing with nursing staff, doctors and other clinical professionals an Orthopaedic Technologist will demonstrate the ability to articulate descriptions of orthopaedic conditions based upon a basic understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another. This knowledge allows them to perform a variety of tasks including the fabrication and removal of casts and splints, application of orthopaedic devices, and removal of external orthopaedic hardware.
You will be required to work across all Western Health sites
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits such as:
- Work-life balance
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Discounted Onsite car parking
- Onsite fitness clubs
- Culturally safe and respectful environment
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Culture
At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children’s check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies
Enquiries: John Kinealy
Ph: 83456488
Position Ref: 32878
Applications Close: 03/08/2018
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