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, 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
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