Date: 20 th September 2013 Job Title : Trainee Anaesthetic Technician Department : Department of Anaesthesia and Peri-Operative Medicine Location : Waitemata DHB Operating theatres at North Shore Hospital, Waitakere Hospital and the Elective Surgical Centre Reporting To : Charge Anaesthetic Technician Manager Direct Reports : N/A Functional Relationships with : Internal Educator, Trainee Anaesthetic Technician Facilitator Department of Anaesthesia, North Shore Hospital Operating Theatre Staff, North Shore Hospital External Representatives from AUT / NZATS/Medical Sciences Council Purpose : To develop an excellent standard of anaesthetic assistance that will ensure positive patient outcomes. To understand and apply supporting theoretical learning to reinforce the best practice of clinical and technical skills KEY TASKS 1. To carry out responsibilities in a professional manner, respecting both the customer and the team s expectations. 2. To provide supervised clinical and technical assistance to the anaesthetists. 3. To assist in the maintenance and monitoring of anaesthetic and ancillary equipment and to provide it in a safe, functional state when required. 4. To participate in educational opportunities provided by WDH B and to assume responsibility for the completion of theoretical component of the training programme. 5. To participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and base practice on the WDHB recommended Clinical Practices and Policies. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1
KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES Statutory & Treaty of Waitangi obligations Ensures the professional and political integrity of WDHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the treaty alive. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population To recognise Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Can identify health and safety representative for area Relationships: External Internal Committees / Groups AUT University - theoretical provider NZATS Inc regional meetings Educator/Facilitator for Trainee Anaesthetic Technicians Supervisor of Training Charge Anaesthetic Technician Trainee lecture and tutorial programmes In-service meetings Anaesthetic Technicians weekly meetings Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2
Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 4 Organisational Values of: Every single person matters, whether a patient / client, family member or a staff member We see our work in health as a vocation and more than a job, We are aware of the suffering of these entrusted to our care. We are driven by a desire to relieve that suffering. This philosophy drives our caring approach and means we will strive to do everything we can to relieve suffering and promote wellness. We need to be connected with our community. We need to be connected within our organisation across disciplines and teams. This is to ensure care is seamless and integrated to achieve the best possible health outcomes for our patients/clients and their families. We seek continuous improvement in everything we do. We will become the national leader in health care delivery. Behavioural Competencies Behaviour Demonstrated Communicates and Works Co-operatively Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, patients & their families and the community & Iwi. Is Committed to Learning Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Is Transparent Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Is Customer Focused Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in Partnership to Works in a way that: Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population. Ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples personal characteristics. Improves health Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others. Prevents Harm Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3
VERIFICATION: Employee: Manager: Date: Review Date: Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4
PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Trainee Anaesthetic Technician Minimum Preferred New Zealand Resident New Zealand Citizen Education Excellent spoken and written English 6 th Form Cert/NCEA Level 2 Physics or AUT Biophysics or AUT HAP 1 (Human anatomy and Physiology) or. 6 th Form Cert/NCEA Level 2 English or 7 th Form Cert/ NCEA Level 3 Biology or Evidence of undergraduate learning in a Tertiary institution Experience Skills/Knowledge/Behaviour Knowledge of the health environment Knowledge of the applications of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi with a commitment to bi-culturism Team Player Has proven ability to learn Good time management skills Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5
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