POSITION DESCRIPTION Date Produced/Reviewed: February 2014 Position Holder's Name: Position Holder's Signature:... Line Manager s Name: Line Manager s Signature:... Date:... Page 1 of 1
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To provide safe and effective technical and clinical assistance to the Anaesthetist where any anaesthesia and/or sedation are administered. Primarily, this will be in the operating theatres of Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Surgery Centre in addition to external areas including the National Burns Unit, Radiology and Gastroenterology Suites. To contribute to the effectiveness of the operating theatres by fostering co-operation across the multidisciplinary teams. Vision & Values Organisational Shared Vision Our DHB shared Vision is to work in partnership with our communities to improve the health status of all, with particular emphasis on Maaori and Pacific peoples and other communities with health disparities. We will do this by leading the development of an improved system of healthcare that is more accessible and better integrated. We will dedicate ourselves to serving our patients and communities by ensuring the delivery of both quality focussed and cost effective healthcare, at the right place, right time and right setting. Organisational Values Partnership Working alongside and encouraging others in health and related sectors to ensure a common focus on, and strategies for achieving health gain and independence for our population Care and Respect Professionalism Teamwork Innovation Responsibility Treating people with respect and dignity, valuing individual and cultural differences and diversity We will act with integrity and embrace the highest ethical standards Achieving success by working together and valuing each other s skills and contributions Constantly seeking and striving for new ideas and solutions Using and developing our capabilities to achieve outstanding results and taking accountability for our individual and collective actions PLACE IN THE ORGANISATION Page 2 of 2
General Manager Surgical Services & Ambulatory Care Clinical Head of Anaesthesia Service Manager Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine Service Co-ordinator Anaesthesia Professional Leader Anaesthetic Technicians Charge Technician MSC Charge Technician MMH Clinical Educator Anaesthetic Technicians Anaesthetic Technician Anaesthetic Technician Trainee Page 3 of 3
NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES Key Accountabilities To provide professional clinical support To provide service delivery Expected Outcomes Maintain standards of practice and professional conduct within the area which meets professional, ethical and relevant legislative requirements Provide direct and indirect technical and clinical support to the anaesthetist. Ensure Anaesthetic delivery devices are checked as per policies of Counties Manukau District Health Board (CMDHB), Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ) and Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA). Ensure infection control and quality standards are followed in the management of anaesthetic and ancillary equipment. Demonstrates professional standards. Demonstrates knowledge of and facilitates access to policies and procedural guidelines Demonstrates and facilitates an awareness of the multicultural diversity of CMDHB Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of anaesthetic equipment and delivery devices including the ability to correctly recognised faults identified during testing, if appropriate. To complement and actively engage with the peri-operative team with patient care delivery including participation in delegated circulating tasks Maintaining full and accurate documentation Works collaboratively with staff to form and maintain a quality plan in line with CMDHB Quality Plan Demonstrates and facilitates the application of the Treaty of Waitangi to anaesthetic practice Identifies unsafe practice and responds appropriately to ensure safe outcomes. Participates in education and planning processes Provides coaching and mentoring of staff and is involved in the preceptoring Page 4 of 4
Identifying opportunities for service improvements Ensure all equipment is processed in compliance with appropriate standards and recommendations. Ensure all anaesthetic and ancillary equipment and areas are restocked and cleaned in accordance to the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine guidelines Identifying problems and issues and work with Anaesthetic Service Coordinator / Charge Technician to resolve Actively involved in compliance and identification of health and safety working practices Ensures compliance with CMDHB professional requirements i.e. annual update of relevant courses, such as Patient Safety training and ACLS Provide direct technical and clinical assistance to the Anaesthetist by identifying anaesthetic requirements for each procedure in accordance with the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine guidelines, ensuring that all equipment and consumables are available to hand during the induction of the anaesthesia. To maintain professional development(self and others) Information and systems Technology HEALTH & SAFETY Participates in annual performance review process to identify ongoing professional development. Maintains own clinical competence and complies with the requirements of CMDHB, Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, MSCNZ and ANZCA Demonstrate literacy with and the computer skills necessary to record, enter, store, retrieve and organise data essential to care delivery. Continue to support appropriate systems and information initiatives. Is conversant with applications required for specific discipline/role. For example, i.pim, Concerto, Outlook, etc. Ensure a safe working environment and safe Page 5 of 5
Recognises individual responsibility for workplace Health & Safety under the Health and Safety Act 1992 working practices Counties Manukau DHB Health and Safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to own work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported including self-management of hazards where appropriate Can identify health and Safety representative for area CULTURAL SAFETY Commitment to the principles of Treaty of Waitangi Honouring Cultural Diversity Respect, sensitivity, cultural awareness is evident in interpersonal relationships. Our cultural differences are acknowledged by respecting spiritual beliefs, cultural practices and lifestyle choices of women and their families. Page 6 of 6
It is important that you can facilitate open communication channels to create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships Will be required to interact on a regular basis with a range of CMDHB staff members including: RELATIONSHIPS Service Manager Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine Anaesthetic Service Coordinator Professional Leader, s Charge s Educators / Clinical Coaches Head of Department Anaesthetics All staff within the Operating Theatres Clinical Engineering and Biomedical Technicians Occupational Health and Safety Department Infection control Problem Complexity The will regularly deal with a wide range of professional and operational tasks. There will be a requirement to be able to prioritise while still providing a quality customer service. Scope for Action s are encouraged to use initiative and problem solving skills to develop innovative approaches to day to day tasks. Dimension of the Position The will be responsible to the Charge Anaesthetic Technicians for the achievement of agreed objectives and will operate within the scope of practise as established by the Medical Sciences Council and the confines of Counties Manukau District Health Board. Positions Reporting Directly Indirectly Nil Trainee anaesthetic technicians Page 7 of 7
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS Education and Qualifications: Registration as an by the Medical Sciences Council Current Annual Practising Certificate. through the Medical Sciences Council Experience: Recent experience in relevant area. Work Related Skills: High level of written and verbal communication. Priority setting/time management. Problem solving/planning. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Knowledge and understanding of medico/ legal and ethical responsibilities. Computer skills. Personal Attributes: Customer service focus. Multidisciplinary team focus.recognises and values the roles and skills of all members of the health team and their delivery of care A high level of personal ethical standards in personal activities. High levels of initiative and motivation, and a willingness to generate quality outputs. A high standard of personal work ethic and time management skills Demonstratable commitment to the service and CMDHB. Personal maturity. Commitment to ongoing education/professional development. Quality and continuous improvement orientation. Honest and reliable. Ability to maintain courteous rapport and environment for patients and colleagues. Empathy and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Able to embrace change and implement change processes. Uses initiative. Page 8 of 8