Anaesthetic Assistant

at Hospital Authority; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-contract gratuity

Job summary

The Hospital Authority invites applications for the Anaesthetic Assistant position (REF. NO.: NTE2609031).

You will join the New Territories East Cluster as a Patient Care Assistant I in the perioperative setting, with a structured training path and development opportunities. Key duties include preparing anesthesia machines, assisting in anaesthetic procedures, maintaining OT cleanliness, monitoring patients, and contributing to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• F.5 / S.5 with passes in HKCEE Chinese & English or HKDSE or equivalent.
• Completed Corporate Patient Care Assistant Training Program organized by HA.
• At least 3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Steam sterilizer license if required by the job.
• Able to read/write Chinese and English; fluent Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Assist anaesthesiologists and nursing staff in anaesthetic procedures.
• Check and prepare anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment.
• Clean, disinfect and sterilize OT instruments and equipment.
• Maintain OT cleanliness and stock levels; assist in patient positioning.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs during surgery and recovery.
• Set up and assist with anaesthetic procedures under aseptic technique.
• Assist in housekeeping of anaesthetic consumables and equipment stock.
• Train and coach junior staff; support data processing and records.

Skills

Fluent Cantonese

English proficiency

Teamwork

IT basics

Education

F.5 / S.5 with HKCEE/ HKDSE

Associate Degree / Higher Diploma in Health Care

Job description

Anaesthetic Assistant – (REF. NO.: NTE2609031)

Description

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Date of Issue: 25 September 2026

++Vacancy Notification Circular No. NTE2609031++

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| Position: | Anaesthetic Assistant |
| Rank: | Patient Care Assistant I |
| Cluster: | New Territories East Cluster |
| Pay: | HK$25,373 – HK$29,891 per month |
| | Up to 5% of total basic salary as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance. |

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist anaesthesiologists and nursing staff in anaesthetic and operating procedures including all types of anaesthesia in peripheral areas outside operating theatre.

2. Check and prepare anesthesia machines, monitors and apparatus.

3. Clean, disinfect and sterilize operating theatre (OT) instrument/equipment in accordance with infection control policy.

4. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the OT environment and equipment independently.

5. Assist in observation, monitoring, and recording of patient’s vital signs and general conditions during surgery and anaesthesia and recovery.

6. Set up and assist in anaesthetic procedures, including intravenous, arterial and central venous cannulation, regional anaesthesia, and pain management procedures under aseptic technique.

7. Provide assistance before/after and during the operating procedures e.g. adjust the operating lights, assist in patient positioning, transport patients etc.

8. Assist in the housekeeping of anaesthetic consumables, equipments, accessories of equipments, operating tables and daily supplies to ensure all records are updated, good store management and adequate stock level.

9. Clean, sterilize and stock take, handle and test sterile instruments and equipments and ensure they are in order.

10. Handle, check, record, pack, label and transport sterilized instruments.

11. Assist to train and coach less experienced/ junior staff.

12. Support clerical and administrative duties, such as data processing, medical records, research studies and computerized patient records system.

13. Participate in quality improvement activities.

14. Collect blood samples and perform point-of-care laboratory investigations when required.

15. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Entry Requirements:

1. F.5 / S.5 with passes in HKCEE Chinese Language & English Language or Level 2 or above in Chinese Language & English Language in HKDSE or equivalent (see Remarks).

2. Completed Corporate Patient Care Assistant (Anaesthetic Assistant) Training Program organized by Hospital Authority (HA)(see Remarks).

3. Possess at least 3 years’ relevant work experience (see Remarks).

4. Obtained steam sterilizer license (if required by the job) (see Remarks).

5. Able to speak fluent Cantonese, write and read Chinese and English, and speak English.

Preferred Attributes/Exposure:

1. Working experience in related healthcare setting.

2. Holder of Associate Degree / Higher Diploma in Health Care.

3. Basic IT (Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc) knowledge and skills.

4. Interest in working in operating theatre.

5. Team work to provide care of patients during the perioperative process.

Remarks:

++For All Applicants++

1. Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.

2. Applicants who do not meet entry requirements (2), (3), (4), if find suitable, will be employed to undergo at least 3 years’ on the job training. The staff will be initially appointed as Patient Care Assistant II at a monthly salary of $20,159 to undergo at least 6 months’ structured departmental training or Corporate Patient Care Assistant (Anaesthetic Assistant) Training Program organized by HA and obtain the steam sterilizer license (if required by the job). After completing the structured departmental training or Corporate Training, passing the assessment and obtaining the steam sterilizer license (if required by the job), their monthly salary will be adjusted to $22,174. The staff will then continue to undergo an addition of at least 2 years’ on-the-job training including the Corporate Patient Care Assistant (Anaesthetic Assistant) Training Program organized by HA. After completing a total training period of at least 3 years and passing the end of training assessment on skills and performance, the staff will be appointed as Patient Care Assistant I at a monthly salary of $25,373. Employment may be terminated if the selected applicant cannot pass the assessment after training.

++For Serving HA Staff++

1. Staff with F.5 / S.5 standard and 3 years’ care-related experience may also be considered.

Location:

: New Territories East Cluster

Job:

: Supporting (Including PCA & OpA ranks)

Job Type:

: Full Time

Post Date:

: 25/9/2026