Occupation Description

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification, one year's hospital-based training, and at least 5 years specialist study and training. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include: -

• examines patients to determine appropriate anaesthetic and sedation in concurrence with physicians and surgeons
• administers inhalation, intravenous, spinal and other anaesthetics
• monitors patients throughout surgical procedures and in immediate post-operative procedures
• records details of anaesthetic and sedation administered, and the condition of the patient before, during and after anaesthesia
• liaises with other health care workers to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with chronic pain and to diagnose or treat patients requiring intensive care or resuscitation
• may instruct medical or associated staff and students on the symptoms of anaesthetic reaction and appropriate emergency measures