Anaesthetic Technician — Flexible Theatre Support

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging via Smart Salary

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

One extra day off each month

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Permanent Full Time Anaesthetic Technician in the Operating Theatres in New South Wales. The role involves supporting anaesthetists, preparing and maintaining anaesthetic equipment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary perioperative team to ensure safe patient care.

Applicants should hold a Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthetics) or recognised equivalent, and will be assessed against the position criteria.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Paramedical science (anaesthetics) or recognised equivalent.
• Describe recent experience in anaesthetic services, including how you have prepared, checked and maintained anaesthetic equipment to support safe patient care.
• Tell us about a time you worked as part of a multidisciplinary team in a perioperative or healthcare environment. How did you communicate and contribute to safe and effective patient care?

Responsibilities

• Play an important role in supporting the safe delivery of anaesthesia, assisting anaesthetists and helping ensure anaesthetic equipment is ready and functioning correctly.
• Use your technical skills to check, maintain and prepare anaesthetic equipment and supplies, contributing to safe and efficient patient care.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary operating theatre team, alongside anaesthetists, surgeons, proceduralists, anaesthetic nurses and other perioperative staff.
• Share your technical knowledge by supporting and providing guidance to colleagues in the safe use of anaesthetic and monitoring equipment.

Education

Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthetics) or recognised equivalent

Job description

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Permanent Full Time Anaesthetic Technician in the Operating Theatres in New South Wales. The role involves supporting anaesthetists, preparing and maintaining anaesthetic equipment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary perioperative team to ensure safe patient care.

Applicants should hold a Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthetics) or recognised equivalent, and will be assessed against the position criteria.