Carl Thiessen
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Detail-oriented Anesthesia Technician certified in OR anesthesia. Offering 22 years of experience testing and calibrating job-related equipment, explaining procedures and monitoring patients under anesthesia. In-depth knowledge of anesthetic and sterile techniques. Dedicated to contributing to safe, efficient anesthesia care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Assistant Site Lead
AHS
Calgary, AB
01.2001 - 06.2023
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
- Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets (SDS) of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation and ventilatory support.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
- Participated in consultations and preoperative assessments with anesthesiologists before surgeries.
- Managed proper administration of prescribed anesthetics to patients ahead of surgical procedures.
Education
Respiratory Therapist -
SAIT
Calgary, AB09.1980
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Treatment Options
- Equipment Calibration
- Invasive Procedures
- Cleaning Products
- General Anesthesia
- Anesthetic Administration
- Emergency Procedures
- Team Collaboration
- Airway Management
- Intravenous Infusions
- Aseptic Techniques
- Anesthesiologist Support
- Surgical Supply Management
Languages
English
Professional Working
Affiliations
CARTA
CSRT
Timeline
Anesthesia Assistant Site Lead
AHS
01.2001 - 06.2023
Respiratory Therapist -
SAIT