Anaesthetic Technician

at  St John of God Health Care

Your role at St John of God Midland Hospital
Ain this role you will be responsible for the provision of patient care, with special regard to all types of anaesthesia and maintenance of associated equipment.

The Position

• Act as the patient advocate.
• Preserve patient confidentiality.
• Deliver competent assistance throughout the anaesthetic phase in both routine and emergency situations.
• Ensure patient safety throughout the anaesthetic phase, in particular with respect to the nominated position of the patient.
• Participate in the daily maintenance of associated anaesthetic equipment.
• Contribute to the orientation and continuing learning and development of new anaesthetic caregivers and other Operating Rooms caregivers.
• Cooperate with preceptorship of student technicians and new caregivers.
• Act as an anaesthetic resource for Operating Rooms caregivers.
• Actively participate in internal and external learning programs.
• Attend training sessions offered by the Hospital. Recognise the necessity to continually develop skills and acquire additional knowledge appropriate to the position.
• Dress appropriate to the expectations of the specific work area and Occupational Safety and Health requirements.

You will hold a Certificate IV and/or Diploma Qualification in Anaesthetic Technology and have demonstrated competence in a specialised function, anaesthetics, as classified by the hospital and is actively working in the specified area. You will also have the ability to work without direct supervision and in less stable conditions.
To succeed you will implement the care plan/care path as well as monitor and evaluate patient care all under the direction of a Registered Nurse, whilst having the ability to solve problems, or seek help from appropriate resources.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $73,804.00 to $90,097.00 per annum, plus 11% superannuation
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• Generous salary packaging options
• Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• Free on-site parking
• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

For enquiries contact Daryl Gellesania, Clinical Nurse Manager (Anaesthetics and PACU), on (08) 9462 5117.
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse

Please refer the Job description for details