Elements and Performance Criteria
- Conduct daily care and maintenance
- Perform safety checks in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, manufacturer's guidelines and current standards
- Ensure anaesthetic equipment is functioning correctly
- Identify and correct anaesthetic equipment problems
- Report hazardous, damaged or faulty equipment is reported and arrange repairs
- Clean anaesthetic equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
- Disassemble and clean anaesthetic equipment is in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
- Dispose of disposable/single use items in accordance with waste management policies, manufacturer's recommendations and infection control policies
- Arrange required repairs of anaesthetic equipment