❓ Mr. Cook questions the Minister for Health regarding anaesthetic technician shortages at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, leading to cancelled surgeries. The Minister acknowledges the shortages and outlines steps to address them, including recruitment efforts and pay progression applications.
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I refer to reports on 14 May 2010 that Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) has had to cancel some elective surgery and oral health procedures because of a shortage of anaesthetic technicians, and ask:
(a) how many vacancies are there for anaesthetic technicians at SCGH;
(b) what steps are being taken to recruit additional technicians, including overseas and interstate;
(c) when will surgery at SCGH return to full capacity;
(d) how many patients have had their surgery cancelled per day because of the shortage;
(e) is it true that anaesthetic technicians at SCGH are paid less than in other Western Australian public and private hospitals; and
(f) are there shortages of anaesthetic technicians in other West Australian public hospitals; and
(i) if so, which ones?
(a) how many vacancies are there for anaesthetic technicians at SCGH;
(b) what steps are being taken to recruit additional technicians, including overseas and interstate;
(c) when will surgery at SCGH return to full capacity;
(d) how many patients have had their surgery cancelled per day because of the shortage;
(e) is it true that anaesthetic technicians at SCGH are paid less than in other Western Australian public and private hospitals; and
(f) are there shortages of anaesthetic technicians in other West Australian public hospitals; and
(i) if so, which ones?
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Answered
16 June 2010
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
27 days
(a) The current vacancy for Anaesthetic Technicians at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is 9.21 FTE of 40.1 FTE (22.96% of total funded FTE). (24 May 2010)
(b) · Open ended Recruitment Pool Advertisement in place on-line for local and interstate applicants.
· Improved relationship and liaison with JCP Medical Techs agency to increase supply of agency staff.
· Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) review to enable Anaesthetic Technicians to be included on the Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List has not resulted in this skill group being included on the list.
· Application for progression of Competency Based Pay progression currently with Industrial Relations for approval.
(c) Monday 31 May 2010.
(d) Three dental surgery patients (Oral Health Centre WA) per day have had their surgery rescheduled.
The recommended and agreed period for the reduction in Dental surgery cases was: Monday 17 May - Sunday 30 May 2010.
(e) Base hourly pay rate is the same as other Western Australian public hospitals (under HSU Award); however there is no capacity at SCGH for skilled and experienced staff to apply for an increased pay increment level via the Competency Based Pay progression. This effectively leaves many SCGH anaesthetic technicians with a lower overall hourly pay rate than what is available at other comparable sites.
(f) Yes.
(i) Fremantle Health Service
Royal Perth Hospital (incl. Shenton Park Hospital)
Armadale General Hospital
King Edward Memorial Hospital
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(b) · Open ended Recruitment Pool Advertisement in place on-line for local and interstate applicants.
· Improved relationship and liaison with JCP Medical Techs agency to increase supply of agency staff.
· Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) review to enable Anaesthetic Technicians to be included on the Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List has not resulted in this skill group being included on the list.
· Application for progression of Competency Based Pay progression currently with Industrial Relations for approval.
(c) Monday 31 May 2010.
(d) Three dental surgery patients (Oral Health Centre WA) per day have had their surgery rescheduled.
The recommended and agreed period for the reduction in Dental surgery cases was: Monday 17 May - Sunday 30 May 2010.
(e) Base hourly pay rate is the same as other Western Australian public hospitals (under HSU Award); however there is no capacity at SCGH for skilled and experienced staff to apply for an increased pay increment level via the Competency Based Pay progression. This effectively leaves many SCGH anaesthetic technicians with a lower overall hourly pay rate than what is available at other comparable sites.
(f) Yes.
(i) Fremantle Health Service
Royal Perth Hospital (incl. Shenton Park Hospital)
Armadale General Hospital
King Edward Memorial Hospital
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