Anaesthetic Technician Health Associate Professionals
SaveWhat Does an Anaesthetic Technician Do?
Anaesthetic technicians assist specialised doctors in anaesthetics. They prepare operating theatres and other specialised clinics for anaesthetic procedures, prepare the equipment needed for anaesthesia, and assist with inducing and maintaining adequate anaesthesia and post-anaesthesia procedures. They do so under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.
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Where Do I Start?
Pharmacology
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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Skills You Need to Become an Anaesthetic Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialPharmacology knowledge
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialAnaesthetics knowledge
Anaesthetics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialMedical Informatics knowledge
The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.
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EssentialInfection Control knowledge
The routes of transmission and methods of preventing spread of common and important infecting organisms together with the methods available for sterilisation and disinfection of pathogenic organisms in the prevention …
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EssentialBiophysics knowledge
The characteristics of biophysics which span across various fields, using methods from physics in order to study biological elements.
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EssentialIntensive Care Medicine knowledge
Medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening conditions.
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EssentialSterilization Techniques knowledge
The methods and techniques used to destroy or remove microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria that can contaminate medical instruments or any type of material in a health care setting.
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EssentialEmergency Medicine knowledge
Emergency medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialFirst Aid knowledge
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
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EssentialHuman Physiology knowledge
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
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EssentialResuscitation knowledge
The emergency procedure applied to individuals with no pulse to restore them to consciousness.
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EssentialProfessional Documentation In Health Care knowledge
The written standards applied in the health care professional environments for documentation purposes of one`s activity.
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EssentialSurgical Asepsis knowledge
The way to keep equipment and surfaces sterile to prevent infections during medical care.
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EssentialEmergency Surgery knowledge
The characteristics and methods of a surgical intervention performed in emergency cases.
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EssentialHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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EssentialSurgery knowledge
The essential procedures in surgical practice such as the principle of safe surgery, the pathophysiology of wound healing, knot tying, tissue handling, retraction and any other instruments and procedures used …
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EssentialCommunicate Effectively In Healthcare skill
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
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EssentialComply With Legislation Related To Health Care skill
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
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EssentialComply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice skill
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EssentialDeal With Emergency Care Situations skill
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
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EssentialEmpathise With The Healthcare User skill
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EssentialEnsure Safety Of Healthcare Users skill
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
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EssentialManage Healthcare Users' Data skill
Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …
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EssentialManage Infection Control In The Facility skill
Implement a set of measures to prevent and control infections, formulating and establishing health and safety procedures and policies.
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EssentialMonitor Stock Level skill
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
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EssentialTolerate Stress skill
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EssentialWork In Multidisciplinary Health Teams skill
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
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EssentialAdminister Anaesthetics To Patients skill
Give anaesthetics to patients for intensive care and surgery using local anaesthetic for a minor operation on a small area of the body, regional anaesthetic and general anaesthetic.
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EssentialAssess Patients After Surgery skill
Examine and assess the patient after the surgical procedure, checking the patient`s condition and helping with transferring the patient from the operating room.
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EssentialDispose Medical Waste skill
Dispose all types of medical waste such as infective, toxic and radioactive waste.
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EssentialEnsure The Positioning Of The Patient For Surgery skill
Create conditions for the most advantageous positioning of the patient in preparation for surgery, working from the surgeon`s indications, making sure the patient is safe and comfortable.
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EssentialMaintain Anaesthetic Machinery skill
Check and maintain anaesthetic and life support machines to ensure full functionality in the operating room during the procedures.
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EssentialMonitor Patients During Surgery skill
Observe and monitor patients during surgery, responding quickly to any changes.
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EssentialMonitor Patient's Vital Signs skill
Monitor and analyse vital signs of heart, respiration, and blood pressure.
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EssentialOrder Supplies For Anaesthesia Services skill
Order for the anaesthesia department medical supplies related to the equipment, tools and medication used for the operating procedures.
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EssentialUndertake Healthcare Examination skill
Assess the healthcare user's physical state, taking detailed information on previous injuries, surgery, general health, resources and lifestyle into account.
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Optional Skills (5 of 13 displayed)
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OptionalEndoscopy knowledge
The medical and non-surgical procedure through which a doctor can examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of a patient using an endoscope.
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OptionalPositions For Surgical Procedures knowledge
The common positions related to the surgical procedures and the use of the appropriate equipment such as fracture tables, head stabilisers, body stabilisers, C-arm extensions in order to provide the …
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OptionalRadiation Protection knowledge
The measures and procedures used to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
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OptionalMedical Terminology knowledge
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
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OptionalTechniques Of Blood-Sampling knowledge
The appropriate techniques for the collection of blood samples for laboratory work purposes, depending on the group of people targeted such as children or elderly.
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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages In Care skill
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.
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OptionalAssist With Hemostasis skill
Use the appropriate techniques and tools to stop bleeding, applying haemostatic agents and vessel loops.
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OptionalEnsure Proper Visualisation Of The Operating Site skill
Make arrangements to prepare the operating site for surgery which involves tasks such as securing retractors, packing with sponges, manipulating tissues, performing suctioning, irrigation, sponging or manipulating suture materials.
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OptionalInstruct On Allergic Reactions To Anaesthetics skill
Instruct medical colleagues, nurses, and students on the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of allergic reactions to anaesthetics, providing instructions on how to treat life threatening emergencies.
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OptionalManage Acute Pain skill
Handle patients with acute pain and ease their pain accordingly.
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OptionalManage Adverse Reactions To Anaesthesia skill
Handle patients with adverse reactions to anaesthetics administered during the operation.
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OptionalPerform Venepuncture Procedures skill
Perform venipuncture procedures by selecting a suitable site to puncture the patients` veins, preparing the puncture site, explaining the procedure to the patient, extracting the blood and collecting it in …
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OptionalUse Venepuncture Procedure Equipment skill
Make use of the instruments and tools such as tourniquet, alcohol wipes, gauze sponges, sterilized needles and syringes, adhesive bandages, gloves and evacuated collection tubes, used in the procedure for …
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