Anaesthesia Technologist

Job Description

Provide safe clinical practice for patients undergoing anaesthesia in accordancewith legal, ethical, cultural safety and professional standards. Maintain a sound understanding of anaesthetic procedures and possibleassociated hazards including anaesthetic pharmacology and adverse effects. Establish Anaesthetists requirements prior to surgical procedures. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide safe andappropriate patient care including planning, implementation and evaluation. Check and prepare anaesthetic machines and equipment prior to each operatinglist in accordance with the College of Anaesthetist standards, ensuring allequipment is in a clean and safe condition for use; ensure all monitoringequipment is fully calibrated prior to use. Troubleshoot equipment problems, clearly complete appropriate documentation,and raise any equipment faults with the Anaesthetist and General Manager. Provide professional empathetic care to patients, explain procedures to them andprovide support and reassurance.

Keyskills :
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