Manu Varghese Philip
Leongatha,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented Anaesthesia Technician diploma holder in Anaesthesia and theatre technology. Offering 16 years of experience testing and calibrating job-related equipment, explaining procedures and monitoring patients under anaesthesia. In-depth knowledge of anaesthetic and sterile techniques. Dedicated to contributing to safe, efficient anaesthesia care. Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Theatre Technician Grade V
Latrobe Regional Hospital
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
06.2022 - Current
- To prepare and maintain operating room environment to ensure safe and efficient operating during surgery and subsequent procedures
- Use problem solving strategies to resolve workplace issues as they arise Participate in orientation of new / casual staff, acting as role model and mentor
- Assist with supervision, training/mentoring of other technicians and as required undertake clinical tutor role
- Undertake all technician duties as listed in technician position description
- Assist technicians in other operating rooms as required
- Ensure that all aspects of OH&S and infection control principles are adhered to and integrated into all work practices
- To test, use and maintain equipment and technology that is required for surgery, and which falls within technician's responsibility.
- Supervised theatre technician students to monitor safe, quality assignment completion through demonstration and instruction.
- Optimized rehearsal schedules by setting up necessary equipment promptly before each session began.
- Minimized downtime between technical issues resolution during surgeries through rapid troubleshooting skills.
- Trained new theatre technicians, fostering team-oriented environment that prioritized safety and professionalism.
- Maintained and repaired essential theatre equipment, ensuring optimal performance during surgeries.
- Evaluated equipment needs and prepared work orders for repair and replacement.
- Accurately read, understood and carried out written instructions.
Operation Theatre Technician Grade IV
Bass Coast Health
Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Providing Peri-Operative support to Surgical and Nursing team through clear communication and best practice application of safe patient positioning, patient transfer and equipment selection
- Maintaining good working knowledge of National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
- Facilitating and coordinating education to all staff regarding equipment usage, including Loan Equipment
- Mentoring and supporting other technicians in terms of education and training Performing audits as requested by Nurse Unit Manager Maintaining safe working environment and rely on infection control practices
Anaesthesia Technician Team Leader
King Hamad University Hospital
Busaiteen, Muharraq, Kingdom Of Bahrain
11.2011 - 02.2020
- Worked as anaesthesia technician team leader and carried as manager during absence
- Maintained and cleaned anaesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anaesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anaesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fibre optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Assisted anaesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for haemodynamic monitoring.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anaesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Maintained high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anaesthesia equipment.
- Assisted licensed anaesthesiologists with patient evaluations, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous lines and airway management
- Prepared and maintained patient monitoring devices and anaesthesia delivery systems to meet needs of various patient groups
- Properly cleaned each type of equipment with correct solution before sending for sterilization
- Adhered to all guidelines, policies, regulations and safety requirements
- Assisted Technical Coordinator
- Checked stock, filled forms to order depleted items and arranged orders on arrival
- Resolved discrepancies with supplier
- Effectively performed daily preventative maintenance of all equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions
- Cleaned anaesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following infection control procedures
- Disposed of contaminated items per infection control policy
- Attended workshop and professional development programs regularly
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anaesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anaesthesia machines and devices.
- Contributed to positive work environment by providing ongoing support to anaesthesia providers throughout each procedure.
- Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
- Minimized waste while maximizing resource availability, efficiently balancing inventory levels for essential anaesthesia supplies.
- Streamlined workflow for smoother procedures by maintaining anaesthesia equipment, supplies, and documentation.
- Operated invasive haemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anaesthesia provider.
- Increased efficiency in operating room by promptly preparing and customizing anaesthesia delivery systems as required.
- Assisted in maintaining safe operating environment by consistently adhering to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies related to anaesthesia support services.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver well-coordinated, high-quality care during complex procedures.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
- Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anaesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.
- Reduced procedure complications through proficient insertion of intravenous lines and arterial catheters under supervision.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of all relevant information about anaesthesia interventions performed during surgery.
- Accelerated recovery process post-surgery by properly setting up and managing ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and other respiratory equipment.
- Enhanced overall patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance and clear communication throughout entire surgical process.
- Improved patient comfort by assisting anaesthesia providers with timely administration of medications and monitoring.
- Safeguarded patients from potential harm during surgeries through diligent monitoring of vital signs using advanced medical technology.
- Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location.
- Promoted patient-centred care through empathetic interactions with patients and their families throughout perioperative experience.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities, consistently expanding knowledge on best practices within field of anaesthesiology support services.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anaesthesiologist arrived.
- Optimized surgical outcomes by diligently following established protocols for preoperative preparation and postoperative care under provider guidance.
- Pretested and calibrated anaesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
- Assisted post-operative patients with acute pain management in line with established safety and medicine administration protocols.
- Educated patients and families about procedures, risks and benefits of anaesthesia.
- Obtained detailed health history from each patient and conducted physical examinations to calculate exact dosages prior to anaesthetic administration.
- Managed proper administration of prescribed anesthetics to patients ahead of surgical procedures.
- Participated in consultations and preoperative assessments with anaesthesiologists before surgeries.
Anaesthesia Technician
M.E.S Medical College
Perinthalmanna, Kerala, India
07.2009 - 03.2011
- Worked as anaesthesia, operation theatre and anaesthesia technician
- Arranged anaesthesia machine, drugs and other equipment's under supervision of anaesthetist
- Assisted anaesthetist in all procedures
- Maintained infection control guidelines
- Provide assistance to surgical procedures
- Effectively performed daily preventative maintenance of all equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions
- Maintained store and assisted in ordering
- Cleaned anaesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following infection control procedures
- Disposed contaminated items per infection control policy.
- Maintained and cleaned anaesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anaesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anaesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Maintained high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anaesthesia equipment.
- Contributed to positive work environment by providing ongoing support to anaesthesia providers throughout each procedure.
- Streamlined workflow for smoother procedures by maintaining anaesthesia equipment, supplies, and documentation.
- Enhanced overall patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance and clear communication throughout entire surgical process.
- Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
Anaesthesia Technician
Moulana Super Specialty Hospital
Perinthalmanna, Kerala, India
12.2007 - 07.2009
- Assisted Anaesthetist by setting up of all anaesthesia drugs and equipment's during procedure Performed safety check on anaesthesia equipment's and performed planned preventive maintenance Maintained daily record of equipment inspections Assisted Technical Coordinator
- Ordered stock and maintained anaesthesia supplies as needed Cleaned anaesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following infection control procedures performed aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control Followed hospital policies, guidelines and protocol Properly cleaned each type of equipment with correct solution before sending for sterilization
- Adhered to patient safety guidelines
- Maintained and cleaned anaesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anaesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. Patients.
- Stocked anaesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fibre optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted anaesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for haemodynamic monitoring.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anaesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anaesthesia equipment.
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anaesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anaesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anaesthesia machines and devices.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing ongoing support to anaesthesia providers throughout each procedure.
- Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
- Minimized waste while maximizing resource availability, efficiently balancing inventory levels for essential anaesthesia supplies.
- Streamlined workflow for smoother procedures by maintaining anaesthesia equipment, supplies, and documentation.
- Operated invasive haemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anaesthesia provider.
- Increased efficiency in operating room by promptly preparing and customizing anaesthesia delivery systems as required.
- Assisted in maintaining safe operating environment by consistently adhering to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies related to anaesthesia support services.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver well-coordinated, high-quality care during complex procedures.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in Patients.
- Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anaesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of Patients.
- Reduced procedure complications through proficient insertion of intravenous lines and arterial catheters under supervision.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of all relevant information about anaesthesia interventions performed during surgery.
- Enhanced overall patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance and clear communication throughout entire surgical process.
- Improved patient comfort by assisting anaesthesia providers with timely administration of medications and monitoring.
- Promoted patient-centred care through empathetic interactions with patients and their families throughout perioperative experience.
- Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities, consistently expanding knowledge on best practices within field of anaesthesiology support services.
- Safeguarded patients from potential harm during surgeries through diligent monitoring of vital signs using advanced medical technology.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anaesthesiologist arrived.
- Pretested and calibrated anaesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Optimized surgical outcomes by diligently following established protocols for preoperative preparation and postoperative care under provider guidance.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
- Assisted post-operative patients with acute pain management in line with established safety and medicine administration protocols.
- Managed proper administration of prescribed anesthetics to patients ahead of surgical procedures.
- Participated in consultations and preoperative assessments with anaesthesiologists before surgeries.
- Educated patients and families about procedures, risks and benefits of anaesthesia.
- Obtained detailed health history from each patient and conducted physical examinations to calculate exact dosages prior to anaesthetic administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging Technology
CMJ University
Shillong, Meghalaya, India01.2013
Certificate in Cath-Lab Technology -
St. Gregorios Cardio-Vascular Centre, P.N Paniker Vidyan Vikas Kendra
Parumala, Mannar PO, Kerala, India01.2012
Diploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology -
Moulana Institute of Paramedical Science, Directorate Of Medical Education
Perinthalamanna PO, Malappuram, Kerala, India01.2008
Plus Two -
Government Higher Secondary School, Board of Higher Secondary Examination
Angadical South, Chengannur PO, Kerala, India01.2003
SSLC -
Metropolitan Higher Secondary School, General Education Department Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Puthencavu, Chengannur PO, Kerala, India01.2001
Skills
- AAAHP Registered
- Certified Operation Theatre Anaesthesia Technician
- NHRA-Kingdom of Bahrain Licensed
- Paramedical Board-Kerala, India Licensed
- Current BLS Certificate [Australia, American Heart Association]
- ACLS Certificate [American Heart Association]
- Leadership Quality
- Expert in using all kinds of Anaesthesia related machines
- Professional
- Communication
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Caring
- Prompt
- Decision making
- Up-to-date with industrial software and equipment
- Maintain Consumables and medication stores
- Expert in photography, videography & live streaming
- Advanced knowledge in computer
- Intubation and Extubation Assistance
- Patient Positioning
- Patient transportation
- Anaesthetic Machine Operation
- Airway Management
- Breathing Circuit Assembly
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- Patient Monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Bronchoscopy Assistance
- Supplies Management
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Total Intravenous Anaesthesia
- Aseptic Techniques
- Sedation techniques
- Continuous Nerve Block
- Epidural Anaesthesia
- Spinal Anaesthesia
- Humidity Control
- Medical Gas Delivery
- Electrocardiogram Interpretation
- Equipment Setup
- Emergency Response
- Staff support and assistance
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Pre-anaesthetic evaluation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- EMR expertise
- Medical Charting
- Crisis Response
- Physician support
- Patient treatment planning
- System Calibration
- Staff Scheduling
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- Certified Anaesthesia And Operation Theatre Technician, Kerala Paramedical Council, 131/OTTN/10 ,
Year Of Issue:-2010,
Validity:-Life Long.
- Certified Anaesthesia Technician, Office of Licensure and Registration, Ministry of Health,
Registration Number:-5816
Year Of Issue:-2011,
Validity:-December /30/2013
- Certified Anaesthesia Technician, National Health Regulatory Authority,
Registration Number:- 12505816
Year Of Issue:-2013,
Validity:-December /30/2021
- Certified Anaesthesia Technician, Australian Anaesthesia Allied Health Practitioner,
Registration Number:-18-0101,
Year Of Issue2019,
Validity:- 06/2025
Disclaimer
I do hereby confirm that the above-mentioned information is true to the best of my Knowledge. "This Curriculum Vitae is correct as at 28/07/2024".
Languages
Arabic
Elementary
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional
Timeline
Operation Theatre Technician Grade V
Latrobe Regional Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Operation Theatre Technician Grade IV
Bass Coast Health
12.2021 - 06.2022
Anaesthesia Technician Team Leader
King Hamad University Hospital
11.2011 - 02.2020
Anaesthesia Technician
M.E.S Medical College
07.2009 - 03.2011
Anaesthesia Technician
Moulana Super Specialty Hospital
12.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging Technology
CMJ University
Certificate in Cath-Lab Technology -
St. Gregorios Cardio-Vascular Centre, P.N Paniker Vidyan Vikas Kendra
Diploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology -
Moulana Institute of Paramedical Science, Directorate Of Medical Education
Plus Two -
Government Higher Secondary School, Board of Higher Secondary Examination
SSLC -
Metropolitan Higher Secondary School, General Education Department Secondary School Leaving Certificate