We are currently seeking applicants who are able and willing to commit to a Full-Time PSSA position that is dedicated to servicing Tech Suites (Operating Theatres).
About Royal Adelaide Hospital
As South Australia’s pre-eminent health facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is dedicated to delivering world-class care and innovation in healthcare. Our commitment to excellence ensures a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
You will ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures, complete detailed and accurate incident reports, and contribute to a calm, professional, and supportive security presence within the hospital.
What you'll do:
- Set up Tech Suites for surgeries and procedures, ensuring Tech Suites, equipment, and consumables are prepared and ready for use.
- Ensure Tech Suites are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition at all times, in accordance with organisational and infection control standards.
- Support nursing and clinical staff with non-clinical tasks during procedures within Tech Suites to promote efficient workflow.
- Assist clinical staff in positioning / transfers of patients, and preparation before and after procedures, in line with manual handling guidelines and safety protocols.
- Facilitate safe and timely patient movement within Tech Suites and between departments as required.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene, appropriate use of PPE, and environmental cleaning requirements.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, allied health, and support services staff to ensure smooth and efficient Tech Suite operations.
- Report incidents, hazards, and near misses promptly in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Commit to continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on quality, patient safety, and service efficiency.
What you'll bring:
- Mentally and physically competency with strong cognitive common-sense processing to offer the understanding of your position in a multi faced sensitive environment.
- Previous healthcare or Patient Support Services Tech Suite experience is desirable but not essential.
- Competent English reading and writing skills for safe and accurate task completion.
- Positive, flexible approach to work and willingness to adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills with a compassionate attitude towards patients and families.
- Well-presented, reliable, safety-conscious, and committed to continuous improvement and quality service delivery.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer?
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
What It Means to Belong at Downer
We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
- Training and development to support and diversify your career.
- With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
- Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
- Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
