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Janice Cruz

Anaesthetic Technician
Auckland,AUK

Summary

Detail-oriented Anaesthetic Technician specialising in Paediatric. Offering 10 years of experience delivering high quality patient focused and tecchnical anaesthetic support, act as role model for advanced practice and skills in own specialist area and monitoring patients under anaesthesia. In-depth knowledge of anaesthetic and sterile techniques. Dedicated to contributing to safe, efficient anaesthesia care. Qualified Anaesthetic Technician highly trained in anaesthesia processes, equipment and safety standards. Confident in handling routine and emergency situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to work hard as an Anaesthetic Technician educator position in SSOR. Ready to help team in achieving common goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Anaesthetic Technician

Auckland District Health Board
Auckland
10.2011 - Current
  • Stocked anaesthesia supplies in anaesthetising locations, transport bags, intubation trolley and emergency airway trolley
  • Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analysing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
  • Maintained and cleaned anaesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anaesthetic agents and replacing oxygen and air cylinders.
  • Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anaesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
  • Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anaesthesia provider.
  • Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and PICU patients.
  • Maintained sterile anaesthesia supplies within expiration date.
  • Assisted anaesthesia specialist with insertion and setup of invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until code team arrive.
  • Positioned patients to achieve properly support for spinals, epidurals and other procedures.

Health Care Assistant

ADHB
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2006 - 06.2009
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.

School Nurse

CTU - Danao
Cebu, Philippines
03.2000 - 02.2006
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
  • Oversaw health services for school of 200 students and faculty.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Anaesthetic Technology

AUT
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2009 - 09.2011

No Degree - Age Care Education Course

Kings Education Limited
Christchurch, New Zealand
02.2006 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education

University of The Visayas
Cebu, Philippines
06.1992 - 03.1996

Skills

Anaesthetic Technician Educator

Current knowledge and experience in paediatric anaesthesia

Prioritising work load to show productivity is evident

Team Player

High level of integrity and loyalty

Self motivated and enthusiastic even in the face of adversity

Strong empathy to patients regardless of disabilities

Accomplishments

  • Achieved more experience outside my limitation through effectively helping with the Operation Restore Hope Charity surgical mission in the Philippines every year. By giving my service for free while doing procedures to the underprivileged children with cleft lip and palate.
  • Collaborated with team of Anaesthetic Technicians in the development / update of the Orientation Book for the new AT in SSOR.
  • Achieved an excellent success by completing the Vascular Access Project with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved a fantastic result by introducing a monthly In-service plan for the team. Received an outstanding feedback from the team for organising and supporting them to gain CPD hours.

Timeline

Anaesthetic Technician

Auckland District Health Board
10.2011 - Current

Post Graduate Certificate - Anaesthetic Technology

AUT
07.2009 - 09.2011

Health Care Assistant

ADHB
07.2006 - 06.2009

No Degree - Age Care Education Course

Kings Education Limited
02.2006 - 04.2006

School Nurse

CTU - Danao
03.2000 - 02.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education

University of The Visayas
06.1992 - 03.1996
Janice CruzAnaesthetic Technician