Anaesthetic technician, Kaihangarau haurehu
Anaesthetic technicians get patients and equipment ready for an anaesthetic procedure, and assist anaesthetists before, during and after an operation.
Your pay could be
$73K
Lower
$84K to $99K
Most common
$105K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Anaesthetic technicians
- usually work shifts, including nights and weekends and may be on call
- usually work in operating rooms, hospitals, clinics, delivery suites and emergency departments
- need to be methodical, accurate and work well under pressure
Tasks
- set up life support and anaesthetic machines
- help place breathing tubes and IV lines
- assist with giving anaesthetics and blocks
- monitor patient heartbeats and vital signs
- talk to patients and check for risks
- help with patient care
- insert catheters
- sterilise or dispose of used equipment
Investigative
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Practical
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You need
- a Bachelor of Health Science (Perioperative Practice)
- to pass a police check
- a CPR certificate
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Pūtaiao Hauora o Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 801 6250
msc@medsci.co.nz
https://www.mscouncil.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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