Anaesthetic technicians need to prepare many of the drugs for the anaesthesia
Anaesthetic technicians assist anaesthetists and prepare operating theatres and clinics for anaesthetic procedures.
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Entry Requirements
To become an anaesthetic technician you need to complete the Diploma in Applied Science (Anaesthetic Technology) through the Auckland University of Technology.
Pay
Trainee anaesthetic technicians earn between $27,000 and $37,000 a year.
Job Outlook
The role of anaesthetic technician is listed on Immigration New Zealand's long-term skill shortage list.
Skill shortage information
There is both an immediate and long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
