Anaeshetic Technicians and Operating Department

Public Perth Hospital
- competitive salary & salary sacrifice base $78,000 - $94,000
- Public Perth Hospital
- competitive salary with generous salary sacrifice

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**About the Role**

This position plans, performs and facilitates clinical and technical support to the Anaesthetist during the induction maintenance and emergence of anaesthetic. The successful applicant also assists with resuscitation of the patient in emergencies and records observations of patients when directed.

This role reports to the Senior Anaesthetic Technician.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Public Hospital Perth based theatre with Multiple positions available for Anaeshetic Technicians and Operating Department Practitioners

With a competitive salary with salary sacrifice and a supportive environment

with Career progression options

Competitive Salary paying between $78,000 - 94,000 per annum inclusive of super depending on experience and qualifications

**Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture. Then look no further.**

Responsibilities include
- Provide technical and clinical support to the Anaesthetist during induction, maintenance and the emergence from anaesthesia and assist with resuscitation of the patient in emergencies.
- Identify and provide anaesthetic and ancillary equipment for the safe administration of anaesthesia and dispose and restock equipment.
- Ensure the provision and availability of all drugs and IV fluids during anaesthesia.
- Participate in patient care with transferring and positioning the patient.
- Communicate with and reassure the patient.
- Set up and operate diagnostic equipment and participate in equipment evaluation. Checks and calibrates equipment.
- Set up and operate new or advanced equipment where required.
- Retrieve, identify and dispense blood products and specimens.
- Decontaminate and store equipment and ensure anaesthetic areas are clean and restocked.
- Identify patient monitoring and hardware needs and prepare, test and calibrate equipment.
- Assist, monitor and record patient observations, using the Adult Observation and Response chart as directed by Managers, Floor Coordinators.
- Responsible for the handling of controlled substances as per hospital and department policy.
- Provide cell salvage service where suitably qualified.
- Participates in a 24/7 roster including night duty and an after hour on-call roster.

**About You**
- Qualification required - **_Anaesthetic Technology Diploma, Associate Diploma of Health (Anaesthetic and Operating Theatre Technicians) or Certificate IV Medical_** **_Technicians or equivalent_**:

- Anaeshetics Technician or Operating Department Practitioner experience within Theatres - demonstrated ability to set up and calibrate anaeshetic equipment and monitoring equipment used in Anaesthesia
- Clinical expert in this field
- Flexibility
- Computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. We aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

**What we offer**
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits
- Generous salary packaging
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Discounted public transport
- A smoke free environment
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid study leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Continuous learning
- Professional and location based allowances
- Additional job options and opportunities if unsuccessful
- Exceptional service and quick progression through recruitment process Feedback requested and provided at all stages
- Continued communication and support after employment has commenced

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