Anaesthesia Technician

The Anaesthesia Technician will be part of the team in the Department of Anaesthesiology. The duties and responsibilities includes the following (but not limited to):

• Assist in the acquisition, maintenance and application of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anaesthesia. In this role, he/she will work in a team and contribute to safe, efficient and cost-effective anaesthesia care.
• Acquire detailed technical knowledge of newly commissioned anaesthetic equipment.
• Transport and setup anaesthesia equipment at remote locations. Provide technical support during the conduct of anaesthesia.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot and do minor repairs of faulty anaesthesia equipment to render them safe and operational.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections on anaesthesia equipment.
• Collaborate with Biomedical Engineers to service and maintain anaesthesia equipment in optimal condition.
• Provide technical assistance to his supervisor to investigate equipment-related incidents in the department.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment used by anaesthesia to track repairs, loaners and demos.
• Maintains records of or has access to all preventative maintenance records. This includes maintaining data in the Anaesthetic Equipment Service Log.
• Monitor the work done by service contractors to ensure they are carried out in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Communicate with BME verbally or in writing, with regards to equipment updates, product recalls and status of equipment under repair or servicing by BME/vendors.
• Support on operation of the hyperbaric chamber and performing all the safety checks that are required.

Requirement:

• Diploma in Electronic/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or relevant Industrial Technician Certificate.
• Relevant working experience in a hospital setting will be advantageous