The Anaesthetic Healthcare Practitioner(Technician)- Clinical Lead (Equipment) role compromises of both clinical and non-clinical (consumebles and equipment) responsibilities and provides independent, client-focussed clinical and technical services within an evidence-based quality and multidisciplinary health care environment with minimum supervision.

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About the role

The Anaesthetic Healthcare Practitioner(Technician)- Clinical Lead (Equipment) role compromises of both clinical and non-clinical (consumebles and equipment) responsibilities and provides independent, client-focussed clinical and technical services within an evidence-based quality and multidisciplinary health care environment with minimum supervision.

The role exercises independent professional judgment within defined scope and established procedures, standards and guidelines. Contributes to validation or modification of current procedures, standards, guidelines and development of policy.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Assemble, testing and preparation of equipment and supplies required for the delivery of anaesthetic support for the assigned areas.
• Liaision with anaesthetist and other multidisciplinary teams on the plan when allocated to theatres/procedural areas.
• Assist with transportation and positioning of patient dependant on the intended procedure.
• Perform various and routine tests (Activated Clotting Time Test, Arterial Blood Gas, Rotem, Multiplate etc) as required.
• Provide education and training to less experienced Anaesthetic Healthcare Practitioners(Technician) in collaboration with the Anaesthetic Healthcare Practitioner(Technician) Educator.
• Participate in and acticely contribute to educational activities held within the anaesthetic department.
• Complying with sound HR practice and principals including Work Health and Safety (WH&S), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and anti-discrimination legislation.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• PCH683536 - Role description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)