Anaesthetic Technician

Anaesthetic Technician | St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital

Employment Term: Permanent Full Time and Part Time opportunities available

Location: located opposite Roma St Parklands, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is just a short walk to Brisbane city

Remuneration: $34.10 - $42.11 p/h + 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
- Make a meaningful difference with St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital_
- We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others._

An integral part of our team at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital as a Anaesthetic Technician, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.

What makes a difference for you?

Based in Brisbane since 1958, we’ve developed connections that go far beyond our home, occupying a unique place in the hearts and minds of our community providing world-class health care and first-class treatment results.
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
- Subsidised Parking
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months' service, in addition to the government scheme
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
- Professional development, through Graduate Certificates, skills development courses, bursaries, grants and partnerships with leading Universities (Hospitals).
- Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Your part in St Andrew’s War Memorial

As an Anaesthetic Technician you will provide support to anaesthetists during complex and high-acuity surgical procedures, including cardiac, paediatric, and neuro surgeries.

The position is based within a busy 14-theatre environment, including a hybrid operating theatre, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient administration of anaesthesia.- Work in a busy, 14-theatre setting, including a hybrid theatre for cutting-edge procedures.- Manage high-acuity and emergency cases that require rapid assessment and intervention.- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless care for patients undergoing complex and urgent surgeries.- Provide anaesthetic support for a wide range of complex surgeries, including cardiac, paediatric, and neuro operations.- Mentor and guide junior nurses and theatre staff in the provision of anaesthetic care.

What makes a difference for us?

Qualifications and Skills:
- Anaesthetic Technician Qualification- Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience as an anaesthetic assistant in an operating theatre environment.- Australian Working Rights (We are unable to provide sponsorships at this time)- Experience in complex anaesthesia care, including cardiac, paediatric, and neuro surgeries.- Knowledge of advanced anaesthetic equipment, monitoring techniques, and emergency management protocols.- Ability to work efficiently in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with multiple complex cases.- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to handle stressful and dynamic situations.- Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

Desirable Attributes:
- Experience working in a hybrid operating theatre or advanced surgical settings.- Advanced Life Support (ALS) or similar resuscitation certification.- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent (for paediatric anaesthesia care).- Experience with neuroanaesthesia and cardiothoracic surgery.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.

Please note that visa or sponsorship opportunities are not available for this position.

Applications will be accepted until the 6th December 2024

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital is proudly part of the UnitingCare family, we’d love you to be too.

At St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, we offer world-class health care to families across Queensland and from interstate and are leaders in Cardiac services, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery (including deep brain stimulation), Vascular surgery and Rehabilitation