Anaesthetic Technician
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 2
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 31Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
- Unit group
- 3112Medical and Dental Technicians
Description
Prepares and maintains anaesthetic equipment for operating theatres or clinics, and assists Anaesthetists during anaesthetic procedures.
Unit group
3112 · Medical and Dental TechniciansDescription
Operate anaesthetic, operating theatre and medical testing equipment, construct and repair dentures and other dental appliances, and perform and assist with laboratory tests in support of Health Professionals.
Skill level
Australia
2; 3
Occupation skill level 2
Tasks
Tasks include
- Prepares and sets up anaesthetic equipment and supplies for surgical procedures
- Checks and tests anaesthetic equipment to ensure proper functioning, and assists with the insertion of invasive monitoring devices
- Assists with the positioning and preparation of patients for surgery
- Assists Anaesthetists in administering anaesthesia to patients, and monitors vital signs during procedures
- Cleans and sterilises anaesthetic equipment after use, and participates in the maintenance and inventory of anaesthetic supplies and medications
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/31/311/3112
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
