Anesthesia Technologist – Clinical Support

To systematically prepare anaesthesia sites upholding the safety standards of anaesthesia and associated equipment’s. Provide skilled assistance for the anaesthesiologist physician and anesthesia provider adhering to the roles and responsibilities defined in the Scope of practice of an anaesthesia technician/ technologist.

Responsibilities

• Assists in establishing, maintaining and recording the functional integrity of all anesthesia equipment, regular checks as well as routine inspection by biomedical engineers and maintenance for these items such as Anesthesia machines, Infusion pumps and Airway equipment.
• Assists in preparing and re - preparing of the anesthesia environment which includes all anesthesia equipment and material on a daily basis for any anesthesia procedures.
• Takes part in shifting the patient to operating room and positioned in a way not to cause pressure injury and transfer the patient to the PACU or intensive care unit.
• Participate in sign in, time out and sign out procedure for patient safety.
• Under the direct supervision and prescription of the anesthesiologist, preparing and administering anesthesia medication.
• Provide skilled assistance to the anesthesiologist in the induction and. maintenance, including monitoring of the patient throughout all the procedure.
• Provide assistance during resuscitation of the patient in emergencies by anticipating the evolving circumstances (including intraop cardiac arrest, difficult airway and insertion of invasive monitoring devices).
• Collection and analysis of blood sample from the patient. Utilize Point-of-Care Testing.
Administer blood and other blood products if necessary to optimize patient care.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly checks, of the anesthesia carts for restocking and expiry. And complete the daily anesthesia documentation.
• Troubleshooting in any adverse event that may occur intra operatively (technical or clinical).
• Clean and disinfect all equipment used and prepare the operating room for the following case within the turnaround time.
• Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety and infection control to deliver the highest standard quality of care for all patients.
Accountabilities
• Daily room preparation according to the case, all anesthesia equipment calibrated, checked and ready for use, and checklist of consumable items refill and expiry date performed.
• Prepare and administer intravenous anesthesia drugs under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist and Witness in the dispensing of narcotics, controlled and semi-controlled drugs.
• Establish and secure peripheral intravenous access and Assist in Central and Arterial line insertion (Intra-operative invasive monitoring).
• Support the Anesthesiologist during general anesthetic induction, maintenance and complete reversal and in all regional anesthesia.
• Monitor and maintain patient’s vital signs and report to anesthesiologist if intervention is required.

Qualifications

Experience :-
Required:
• NLT 2 years work experience in active Anesthesia Department
• NLT 2 years work experience in an active Anesthesia department
• NLT 2 years’ experience in an active Anesthesia Department
Desired:
• N.A.
Educational Qualification: Required:
• Bsc in Anesthesia
• Registered Nurse with specialized training in anesthesia • techniques and equipment .
• Registered Respiratory technician with specialized training in • anesthetic techniques and equipment. • AND Current National License.
Desired:
• N.A.