Technician

To prepare and maintain anaesthetic equipment for operating theatres and clinicsand assist anaesthetists during anaesthetic procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set upcheck and maintain anaesthetic workstationslife support machines and associated equipment

• Order and prepare medical supplies for anaesthesia

• Discuss medical procedures with patients and check whether they have any medical conditions that could cause problems under anaesthesia

• Assist the anaesthetist to insert breathing tubes and intravascular lines in patients

• Assist the anaesthetist to administer anaesthesia to patients

• Monitor patients and their vital signs beforeduring and after procedures

• Maintain documentation beforeduring and after surgery

• Assist with basic life support and post-operative care

• Assist the anaesthetist in emergencies.

Candidate Requirements:

• good communication and people skills

• attention to detail

• able to work under pressure

• good technicalmeasurement and computer skills

• organised and methodical
• able to cope with the physical demands of the job.