§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

anaesthetic technician

Anaesthetic technicians assist specialised doctors in anaesthetics.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

intensive care medicine sterilization techniques pharmacology surgical asepsis human physiology surgery resuscitation anaesthetics medical informatics emergency surgery emergency medicine biophysics human anatomy professional documentation in health care first aid infection control

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

positions for surgical procedures radiation protection techniques of blood-sampling medical terminology endoscopy spine surgery

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform vascular surgery therapeutic procedures perform eye surgery instruct on allergic reactions to anaesthetics arrange surgery operating site perform venepuncture procedures perform reconstructive microsurgery demonstrate technical skills during neurological surgery assist in epilepsy surgery manage trauma through surgical means use foreign languages in patient care use venepuncture procedure equipment manage adverse reactions to anaesthesia assist with hemostasis perform bronchoscopy manage acute pain

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)