Anaesthetic Technician

Anaesthetic Technician | The Wesley Hospital

Employment Term: Permanent Part Time

Location: Auchenflower, just 5 mins from Toowong Shopping Village and 10 mins from Brisbane City

Remuneration: $34.10/hr - $42.11 /hr + 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

Make a meaningful difference with The Wesley 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 The Wesley 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.

Your part in The Wesley Hospital team

Accountabilities will include:

- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the perioperative patient.
- Recognise the changing needs of clients and act to meet those needs.
- Respond to changes in the patient’s anaesthetic condition.
- Perform clinical procedures commensurate with the level of educational preparation/competency.
- Pre-empt and protect the rights and safety of the patient.
- Undertake other duties as required/directed as service needs change or grow, consistent with the above and within the scope of the position.

What makes a difference for us?
- Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology or equivalent.
- Proficiency in the delivery of anaesthetic care.
- Skilled coordination of anaesthetic care.
- Progression in attaining knowledge of current anaesthetic practice and trends.
- Previous experience as an Anaesthetic Technician in an acute healthcare facility.

What makes a difference for you?

The Wesley Hospital is one of Australia’s iconic and largest private not-for-profit hospitals, caring for you for life. From the heart of Brisbane more than 800 Visiting Medical Practitioners and 2,000 staff deliver personalised care through life’s journey for generations of Queenslanders.- 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 On-Site 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.

The Wesley Hospital is proudly part of the UnitingCare family, we’d love you to be too.

At the Wesley Hospital, we offer comprehensive care across a wide range of acute tertiary-level medical and surgical services with a particular focus on cancer care, cardiac care, women’s and children’s care, and complex surgical care. This includes the busiest robotic surgery program and the first Robotic Surgery Centre of Excellence accredited in Australia.

Joining the Wesley Hospital, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Start making a difference today
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