Anaesthesia Technicians provide highly skilled assistance to Anaesthetists and are an integral part of the anaesthetic team.  They have detailed knowledge of anaesthetic equipment and airway equipment, monitoring and sterilisation. 

They are responsible for setting up the anaesthetic area prior to the patient arriving and providing assistance during all phases of the anaesthetic procedure.

They are trained to be familiar with anaesthetic and surgical procedures and drugs, as well as basic and advanced life support.  They assist in the safe positioning of patients and the use of ancillary equipment from tourniquets to intra-aortic balloon pumps.

They ensure that the theatre is adequately stocked with both anaesthetic equipment and anaesthetic drugs and maintain much of the resuscitation equipment throughout the hospital.

Anaesthesia Technicians also run the cell-salvage and autotransfusion service in the operating theatres.  They are continually updating their skills to keep abreast of improvements in technology.

There are currently 24 Anaesthetic Technicians which includes the Chief Anaesthetic Technician and two Senior Anaesthetic Technicians (coordinating and training).

For information regarding employment in the area of Anaesthesia Technician please contact Wendy Lilly on 9346 2066.