Anaesthetic Nurse

Hervey Bay Surgical Hospital; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hervey Bay Surgical Hospital in Queensland seeks an Anaesthetic Technician with at least 1 year of clinical experience to join our surgical team. You will assist anaesthetists, prepare and maintain anaesthetic machines, and uphold infection prevention and patient safety standards.

Work collaboratively with surgeons, nurses and other professionals in a high-quality care environment, following clinical safety procedures and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant clinical experience as an Anaesthetic Technician in a hospital or surgical setting.
• Experience preparing and checking anaesthetic machines and related equipment.
• Familiarity with airway equipment and patient monitoring systems.
• Experience assisting anaesthetists with surgical procedures.
• Understanding of infection prevention, operating theatre protocols and patient safety.
• Relevant qualifications and competencies appropriate to the position.
• Good technical knowledge of anaesthetic equipment and monitoring systems.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and a patient-focused approach.
• Valid Australian work rights and ability to meet applicable employment screening, immunisation and credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist anaesthetists with anaesthetic preparation and procedures.
• Prepare, check and maintain anaesthetic machines, airway equipment and monitoring devices.
• Ensure equipment is functional and ready for surgical procedures.
• Identify equipment faults and elevate concerns promptly.
• Maintain infection prevention and equipment safety standards.
• Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow hospital policies and clinical safety procedures.

Skills

Anaesthetic equipment knowledge

Monitoring systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Anaesthetic Technician qualification

Tools

Anaesthetic machines

Airway equipment

Monitoring devices

Job description

Hervey Bay Surgical Hospital - Hervey Bay QLD

We are seeking a motivated, reliable and skilled Anaesthetic Technician to join our surgical team and contribute to safe, high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant clinical experience, practical knowledge of anaesthetic equipment and a strong commitment to patient safety and teamwork.

Key responsibilities

• Assist anaesthetists with anaesthetic preparation and procedures
• Prepare, check and maintain anaesthetic machines, airway equipment and monitoring devices
• Ensure equipment is functional and ready for surgical procedures
• Identify equipment faults and elevate concerns promptly
• Maintain infection prevention and equipment safety standards
• Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Follow hospital policies and clinical safety procedures

About you

• Minimum 1 year of relevant clinical experience as an Anaesthetic Technician in a hospital or surgical setting
• Experience preparing and checking anaesthetic machines and related equipment
• Familiarity with airway equipment and patient monitoring systems
• Experience assisting anaesthetists with surgical procedures
• Understanding of infection prevention, operating theatre protocols and patient safety
• Relevant qualifications and competencies appropriate to the position
• Good technical knowledge of anaesthetic equipment and monitoring systems
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and a patient-focused approach
• Valid Australian work rights and ability to meet applicable employment screening, immunisation and credentialing requirements