anaesthetics
Anaesthetics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Anaesthetic technicians assist specialised doctors in anaesthetics. They prepare operating theatres and other specialised clinics for anaesthetic procedures, prepare the equipment needed for anaesthesia, and assist with inducing and maintaining adequate anaesthesia and post-anaesthesia procedures. They do so under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.
Competences and skills
58 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesemergency medicine
Emergency medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
emergency surgery
The characteristics and methods of a surgical intervention performed in emergency cases.
intensive care medicine
Medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening conditions.
professional documentation in health care
The written standards applied in the health care professional environments for documentation purposes of one`s activity.
surgery
The essential procedures in surgical practice such as the principle of safe surgery, the pathophysiology of wound healing, knot tying, tissue handling, retraction and any other instruments and procedures used in the operating room.
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surgical asepsis
The way to keep equipment and surfaces sterile to prevent infections during medical care.
Cross-sector
9 competencesbiophysics
The characteristics of biophysics which span across various fields, using methods from physics in order to study biological elements.
first aid
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
human anatomy
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human lifespan.
human physiology
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
infection control
The routes of transmission and methods of preventing spread of common and important infecting organisms together with the methods available for sterilisation and disinfection of pathogenic organisms in the prevention of infection.
medical informatics
The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.
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pharmacology
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
resuscitation
The emergency procedure applied to individuals with no pulse to restore them to consciousness.
sterilization techniques
The methods and techniques used to destroy or remove microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria that can contaminate medical instruments or any type of material in a health care setting.
Essential skills and competences 21 competences
Occupation specific
6 competencesadminister anaesthetics to patients
Give anaesthetics to patients for intensive care and surgery using local anaesthetic for a minor operation on a small area of the body, regional anaesthetic and general anaesthetic.
assess patients after surgery
Examine and assess the patient after the surgical procedure, checking the patient`s condition and helping with transferring the patient from the operating room.
ensure the positioning of the patient for surgery
Create conditions for the most advantageous positioning of the patient in preparation for surgery, working from the surgeon`s indications, making sure the patient is safe and comfortable.
maintain anaesthetic machinery
Check and maintain anaesthetic and life support machines to ensure full functionality in the operating room during the procedures.
monitor patients during surgery
Observe and monitor patients during surgery, responding quickly to any changes.
order supplies for anaesthesia services
Order for the anaesthesia department medical supplies related to the equipment, tools and medication used for the operating procedures.
Sector-specific
8 competencescomply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
Apply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening and medical devices in daily practice, as they are recognized by the national professional associations and authorities.
conduct preoperative investigations
Conduct tests before a planned surgical operation, taking into consideration possible risk factors apparent from the clinical assessment, the likelihood of asymptomatic abnormalities and the severity of the planned surgery.
ensure safety of healthcare users
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
monitor basic patients signs
Monitor and analyse basic patient vital signs as vital signs of heart, respiration, and blood pressure. Take action by reporting them to the nurse.
monitor stock level
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
tolerate stress
Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.
undertake healthcare examination
Assess the healthcare user's physical state, taking detailed information on previous injuries, surgery, general health, resources and lifestyle into account.
work in multidisciplinary health teams
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
Cross-sector
7 competencescommunicate in healthcare
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
comply with legislation related to health care
Comply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.
deal with emergency care situations
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
dispose medical waste
Carry out the appropriate technique to safely dispose all types of medical waste such as infective, toxic and radioactive waste.
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empathise with the healthcare user
Understand the background of clients` and patients’ symptoms, difficulties and behaviour. Be empathetic about their issues; showing respect and reinforcing their autonomy, self-esteem and independence. Demonstrate a concern for their welfare and handle according to the personal boundaries, sensitivities, cultural differences and preferences of the client and patient in mind.
manage healthcare users' data
Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) are treated confidentially.
manage infection control in the facility
Implement a set of measures to prevent and control infections, formulating and establishing health and safety procedures and policies.
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- Includes procedures such as hand washing, disinfection and proper skin care, universal hygiene precautions, collection and handling of laboratory specimens, segregation and disposal of waste materials, decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment, reporting and treatment of sharps injuries, and dealing with blood and body fluid spillages.
Optional knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesendoscopy
The medical and non-surgical procedure through which a doctor can examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of a patient using an endoscope.
positions for surgical procedures
The common positions related to the surgical procedures and the use of the appropriate equipment such as fracture tables, head stabilisers, body stabilisers, C-arm extensions in order to provide the position.
spine surgery
The incision along the backbone to access to the spinal cord and bones in order to treat spinal infections, trauma, deformity, tumors or degenerative conditions. The development of minimally invasive techniques or robotic spine surgery procedures allows reducing risks and shorten patients' recovery time.
Sector-specific
1 competencetechniques of blood-sampling
The appropriate techniques for the collection of blood samples for laboratory work purposes, depending on the group of people targeted such as children or elderly.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmedical terminology
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
radiation protection
The measures and procedures used to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
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Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesarrange surgery operating site
Make arrangements to prepare the operating site for surgery which involves tasks such as securing retractors, packing with sponges, manipulating tissues, performing suctioning, irrigation, sponging or manipulating suture materials.
instruct on allergic reactions to anaesthetics
Instruct medical colleagues, nurses, and students on the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of allergic reactions to anaesthetics, providing instructions on how to treat life threatening emergencies.
perform eye surgery
Treat conditions that may involve eye surgery through performing corrective surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, orbital surgery or ophthalmic plastic surgery.
Sector-specific
11 competencesassist in epilepsy surgery
Assist the surgeon in setting up and performing intra-operative electrocorticographic recordings while supervising the technician. Assist in identifying and correcting common artefacts and faults. Help administer carotid amytal tests, and functional brain mapping.
assist with hemostasis
Use the appropriate techniques and tools to stop bleeding, applying haemostatic agents and vessel loops.
demonstrate technical skills during neurological surgery
Apply technical skills to open and close the scalp and skull as well as the spinal column. Meticulously control haemostasis requisite for operative neurosurgery.
manage acute pain
Handle patients with acute pain and ease their pain accordingly.
manage adverse reactions to anaesthesia
Handle patients with adverse reactions to anaesthetics administered during the operation.
manage trauma through surgical means
Manage trauma such as musculoskeletal, hand, and head injuries, taking responsibility for all phases of care of the injured patient.
perform bronchoscopy
Conduct bronchoscopy to visualise the tracheobronchial tree for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
perform reconstructive microsurgery
Transfer tissue to cover a defect, removing healthy tissue from one part of the body, and move it to another site on the body and reconnecting it to a blood supply by suturing arteries and veins, using miniturized instruments and/or a microscope
perform vascular surgery therapeutic procedures
Perform vascular surgical interventions, such as arterial exposure and control, repair of vascular trauma, aortic reconstruction, repair of aortic aneurysms, carotid surgery, endarterectomy, endovascular interventions, and thrombosis treatments, reconstruction and vessel occlusion.
perform venepuncture procedures
Perform venipuncture procedures by selecting a suitable site to puncture the patients` veins, preparing the puncture site, explaining the procedure to the patient, extracting the blood and collecting it in an appropriate container.
use venepuncture procedure equipment
Make use of the instruments and tools such as tourniquet, alcohol wipes, gauze sponges, sterilized needles and syringes, adhesive bandages, gloves and evacuated collection tubes, used in the procedure for collecting blood from patients.
Cross-sector
1 competenceuse foreign languages in patient care
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.