Anaesthetic Technician

Bethesda Hospital Incorporated _

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date February 2020
Position Title Anaesthetic Technician
Division Clinical and Support Services
Reports to Manager, Perioperative Services

Mission, Vision and Values

Mission: - To deliver the highest quality healthcare experience for patients
Vision: - To be the preferred choice of Doctor’s, Staff and Patients, recognised for the provision of
high-quality medium acuity surgical services and palliative care.
Values: Bethesda Health Care is committed to the following values:
Teamwork - we create an environment of unity and togetherness
Respect - we recognise and acknowledge the uniqueness and value of every individual
Integrity - we demonstrate honesty and trust
Compassion - we work to express God’s love through a caring expression of kindness,

tolerance and tenderness
Excellence - we excel in all that we do so that we can promote the mission of our hospital
Professionalism - we have pride in the high level of care and service we offer

Staff are expected to demonstrate these values in the way they work and to live the positive
behaviours as described in the Bethesda Health Care Code of Conduct.

Position Summary and Role Purpose

Reporting to the Perioperative Services Manager (POSM) and Anaesthetic Clinical Nurse The
purpose of the position is to Be responsible for providing support and acting as the first assistant to
the Anaesthetist. Planning and participating in total patient care during a patient’s perioperative
episode as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Key Working Relationships

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

Executive Manager Clinical and Support Services Suppliers and Contractors

Perioperative Services Manager Clinicians/VMO’s

Co-ordinator Perioperative Services Patients

All operating Theatre staff

Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Professionalism
- Anesthetic Technician _
- February 2020Key tasks, Responsibilities, Outcomes and Activities

Preventing and Controlling Health Care associated Infection
Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice
Demonstrate knowledge of Hospital, ACORN,ANZCA and NQSHS policies and standards

Medication Safety
Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice
Demonstrate knowledge of Hospital, ACORN,ANZCA and NQSHS policies and standards

Comprehensive Care
Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice
Demonstrate knowledge of Hospital, ACORN,ANZCA and NQSHS policies and standards

Communicating for safety
Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice
Demonstrate knowledge of Hospital, ACORN,ANZCA and NQSHS policies and standards

Blood Management
Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice
Demonstrate knowledge of Hospital, ACORN,ANZCA and NQSHS policies and standards

Recognising & responding to deteriorating patient
Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice
Demonstrate knowledge of Hospital, ACORN,ANZCA and NQSHS policies and standards

Other

Prepare and plan for operating list - set up/equipment/medications
Check equipment functioning correctly e.g. run anaesthetic machine through daily check
Troubleshoot equipment issues
Assist Anaesthetist with a high level of situational awareness
Display competency in assisting with difficult intubation/rapid sequence and complex

anaesthetics.
Display competency in safe patient positioning for specialised surgery
Maintain patient and staff confidentiality
Clean/decontaminate equipment appropriately between patients and at the end of list
Participate in waste management program to support environmental sustainability.
Provide flexibility with roster accordingly with requirements of the department
Complete Annual Development Review with CN as per Hospital policy

Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Professionalism 2
- Anesthetic Technician _
- February 2020Health, Safety and the Environment

Adhere to policies, procedures and standard operating procedures
Report incidents, hazards and injuries
Use personal protective equipment as required and directed
Raise OSH issues with OSH representative/s
Promote a safe work environment by assessing the work environment and not misusing or

bypassing systems of equipment

Quality and Risk

Record initiatives and issues in the safety portal
Abide by Bethesda Health Care’s Code of Conduct, Occupational Health and Safety

legislation, Equal Opportunity Act
Complete mandatory training and participate in development reviews

Partnering with the Consume

Acknowledging and involving patients with their care, responding to both clinical and nonclinical
queries, providing assistance as appropriate, encouraging the use of formal feedback systems

Selection Criteria

**Qualifications**:
Essent