Donna Cato

To provide patient centred care under the direction & supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager.

To perform competently and safely in accordance with Scope of Practice outlined by the Australiasian Society of Anaesthesia Paramedical Officers.

To assess, plan, implement, adapt as required & evaluate care of Perioperative Patients.

Preempts and protects the Rights & Safety of Patients.

Always comply with Professional Code of Ethics.

Regularly engages in Educational Sessions to maintain a high level of Clinical Competency & Professional Knowledge.

Acts aa a Professional Role Model for less experienced Anaesthetic Technicians.

Reports any evidence of unsafe or unprofessional conduct.

To assist an Anaesthetist in the safe conduct of all anaesthetic procedures.

To provide Patient centred care under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager.

To demonstrate & maintain competence in advanced Anaesthetic Practices.

Participate & successfully complete annual: Practises for Fire Drills, Cardiopulmonary Reviews, Workplace Health & Safety Audits.

To act as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of care at all times.

To actively participate in Clinical Performance Appraisals.

To provide assistance and mentoring of less experienced Staff.

To prepare and maintain Anaesthetic Equipment & Supplies in accordance with Hospital & Professional Guidelines & Standards.

To provide a high level of Technical & Clinical Anaesthetic Assistance to Anaesthetists.

To demonstrate high level of competence in a wide range of Anaesthetic Procedures.

To always work within the Professional Scope of Practice & Code of Ethics as outlined in the Australasian Society of Anaesthesia Paramedical Officers.

To check & maintain integrity of Anaesthetic Equipment to ensure it is fully stocked, functional & safe to use.

To assist Perioperative Team with optimal lifting & positioning of Perioperative Patients to ensure patient safety at all times.

Assisted with maintaining operating budgets & minimising waste wherever/whenever possible.