Anesthesia Technician

Position Title: Anesthesia Technician
Department: Operating Theatre / Anaesthesia
Reports To: Anaesthetist / Theatre Nurse Manager

Position Purpose

To support anaesthesia providers and the operating theatre team by preparing, checking, maintaining and safely managing anaesthesia equipment, supplies and medications in accordance with approved procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare anaesthesia machines and equipment before procedures.
• Check oxygen, suction, breathing systems and related equipment.
• Prepare airway equipment and emergency airway supplies.
• Assist the anaesthesia team during procedures within scope of practice.
• Prepare and organise anaesthetic supplies and equipment.
• Ensure appropriate equipment is available for different surgical procedures.
• Clean, disinfect and safely store anaesthesia equipment.
• Identify defective or malfunctioning equipment and report immediately.
• Maintain equipment checklists and records.
• Monitor stock levels and request replenishment.
• Assist with emergency and resuscitation equipment preparation.
• Maintain infection prevention standards.
• Participate in equipment maintenance and servicing schedules.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Participate in training and competency assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant anaesthesia technician/operating theatre qualification.
• Current professional registration/licensing where applicable.
• Relevant hospital or theatre experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification preferred.

KPIs

• Timely reporting of equipment faults.
• Anaesthesia equipment readiness.
• Completion of equipment safety checks.
• Stock availability.
• Infection-control compliance.
• Accurate equipment records.