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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
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, AB
09.1980

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
Carl Thiessen