Perth Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Reira Pty Ltd)
Are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operating Theatre Technician to join our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team in a fast-paced specialist surgical practice.
Operating Theatre Technicians (also known as Operating Department Practitioners or Surgical Technicians) are critical healthcare professionals responsible for preparing operating theatres, assisting surgeons and anaesthetists, managing surgical equipment, and supporting patient care before, during, and after surgery. The successful applicant will play an integral role in theatre coordination, digital surgical planning, implant workflows, orthognathic surgery planning, advanced imaging systems, and patient care within both hospital and private practice settings.
Key Responsibilities
Operating Theatre & Surgical Assistance
- Prepare operating theatres with required surgical instruments, specialist equipment, implants, and consumables for Oral and Maxillofacial surgical procedures
- Assist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons during surgical procedures including:
- orthognathic surgery
- dental implant surgery
- bone grafting procedures
- wisdom tooth surgery
- dentoalveolar surgery
- reconstructive procedures
- exposure and bonding procedures
- Maintain sterile surgical fields and adhere to strict infection prevention and control protocols
- Pass instruments and surgical materials during procedures while anticipating surgeon requirements
- Assist anaesthetist's with theatre preparation, patient positioning, monitoring setup, and anaesthetic equipment preparation
- Set up, check, clean, and maintain anaesthetic workstations, surgical equipment, suction systems, surgical motors, and theatre equipment
- Prepare and manage surgical navigation and guided surgery systems
- Assist with cementation of provisional prostheses during surgery
- Assist with analogue impressions and conventional restorative workflows when required
- Ensure all instruments are packed, cleaned, disinfected, and sterilised in accordance with relevant standards
- Monitor and maintain surgical stock levels, implant inventory, sterile consumables, and theatre supplies
- Prepare theatre lists and coordinate surgical workflow requirements for operating sessions
Patient Care Responsibilities
- Transport and assist patients safely within theatre and clinical environments
- Safely transfer and position patients for surgical procedures in accordance with surgical and anaesthetic requirements
- Prepare patients pre-operatively including photography, imaging, scanning, consent coordination, and surgical setup
- Provide perioperative patient support before, during, and after surgery
- Assist with post-operative recovery preparation and discharge coordination
- Maintain accurate patient records, surgical documentation, and treatment workflow records
Digital Dentistry & Surgical Planning
- Participate in advanced digital surgical planning workflows for implant and orthognathic surgery cases
- Coordinate digital workflows between surgeons, restorative dentists, orthodontists, laboratories, and external providers
- Operate and manage digital imaging and planning software including:
- DTX Studio
- DEXIS
- Dolphin Imaging
- Genie Solutions
- Meadow
- Utilise digital surgical planning platforms including:
- ProPlan CMF
- CMFAU
- FastMap
- X-Guide
- Assist with orthognathic digital workflows including:
- virtual surgical planning
- digital case preparation
- study model preparation
- surgical splint coordination
- digital treatment workflow organisation
- Operate intraoral scanning systems including:
- TRIOS
- Capture and manage intraoral and extraoral clinical photography for surgical planning and documentation
- Perform CBCT and OPG imaging workflows and assist with image management and case preparation
- Perform 3D printing and model fabrication for surgical planning and restorative workflows using:
- SprintRay systems and associated software
- Print orthognathic study models, surgical models, and treatment planning appliances
Coordination & Administrative Responsibilities
- Liaise with surgeons, dentists, orthodontists, anaesthetists, laboratories, and hospital staff regarding surgery planning and case coordination
- Coordinate surgical bookings, digital files, laboratory communication, and workflow management
- Assist with implementation and optimisation of digital workflows within the practice
- Support training and mentoring of staff in theatre protocols and digital systems
- Ensure compliance with infection control, sterilisation, workplace health and safety, and accreditation standards
Essential Skills & Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working within Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, hospital theatre, implant surgery, or advanced dental surgical environments
- Strong knowledge of operating theatre protocols and sterile technique
- Experience with CBCT imaging, implant planning, and orthognathic surgery workflows
- Experience with digital dentistry systems and guided surgical workflows
- Experience with digital surgical planning, 3D printing, and guided surgery systems (move up to experience section, it was under qualifications)
- Current knowledge of infection control and sterilisation standards including AS/NZS 5369:2023
- Ability to work efficiently within multidisciplinary surgical teams
- Strong organisational, communication, and clinical coordination skills
- Ability to manage complex surgical workflows in fast-paced environments
- Familiarity with surgical instrumentation, sterilisation procedures, and theatre equipment management
Essential Qualifications
- Diploma in Dental Nursing, Operating Theatre Technology, Surgical Technology, or equivalent clinical qualification
Pay: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
