Anesthetic Technician at Zenith Medical & Kidney Centre

Job Description: Anaesthetic Technician

• The Anaesthetic Technician plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care by providing direct clinical support to anaesthetists.
• This position is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of anaesthetic and ancillary equipment within the operating theatre.
• The Anaesthetic Technician will uphold the highest standards of patient care throughout all procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating Theatre Setup: Prepare anaesthetic rooms, meticulously stocking equipment and ensuring alignment with theatre-specific stocking lists.
• Maintain the readiness of equipment trolleys in accordance with established guidelines.
• Patient Management: Greet patients upon arrival from theatre reception, cross-verify their full names and hospital numbers with wristbands, and confirm the presence of valid operative consent.
• Safely transfer patients to and from the operating room as well as post-operative care units, demonstrating attentiveness to patient comfort and safety.
• Assist in the proper positioning of patients to ensure their well-being throughout procedures.
• Collaboration and Support: Collaborate effectively with anaesthetists during anaesthetic procedures, offering clinical and technical support to ensure seamless execution.
• Extend assistance to the Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, and other hospital units as needed.
• Equipment Management: Thoroughly inspect, sanitize, and sterilize anaesthetic machines, intravenous drugs, and ancillary equipment.
• Prepare, apply, and configure patient monitoring equipment to enable accurate vital sign tracking.
• Professionalism and Care: Exhibit a professional demeanor at all times, maintaining the highest level of clinical competence.
• Provide expert assistance to anaesthetists throughout anaesthetic procedures and other medical interventions.
• Additional Duties: Undertake other assigned responsibilities that contribute to the efficient functioning of the healthcare team and the overall patient experience.

Qualifications:

• Relevant certification or degree in Anaesthetic Technology or a related field.
• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree.
• Certificate of Training as Anaesthetic Technician.
• 2 - 3 years post qualification experience is desired.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role within an operating theatre environment.
• Proficiency in handling and maintaining anaesthetic equipment and associated tools.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication abilities to interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and support staff.

Key Result Areas / Performance Goals

• Anaesthetic Rooms to be kept to a high degree of cleanliness.
• Sterilization of all anaesthetic equipment.
• Incidence reporting and adequate documentation.
• Triage.
• Use of SOPS/adherence to quality standards.

Core Competencies:

• Basic Life Support skills
• I-CARE attitude (Integrity, Compassion, Attentiveness, Respect, Excellence and Empathy)
• Computer literacy
• Good organizational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail.