Senior Anesthesia Technologist-Clinical Support - Anaesthesia

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the efficient management and professional leadership of the allied anaesthesia team, demonstrates advanced knowledge, experience, and responsibility to provide skilled assistance for the anaesthesiologist physician and anesthesia provider adhering to the roles and responsibilities defined in the scope of practice of senior anesthesia technologist.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consults operating room schedule to determine equipment needs for special procedures and prepares operating room accordingly.
• Maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and records the functional integrity of all anesthesia equipment as per manufacturer’s recommendation, and Reports the shortage of materials to the supervisor.
• Manages documents and all interventions in the appropriate format.
• Ensures compliance with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection
• Assists in positioning patients for procedures
• 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.
• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensuring continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/development as per standard policies and procedures
• Assisting in the planning, clinical audit processes and developing of policies that guide the service implementation process
• Delivering and participating in training and education session for department staff, doctors and nurses i.e. teaching, case studies and clinical presentations.
• Being involved in the daily management of workload allocation within the specialist area, taking into account the changing/competing demands and making decisions about prioritization of caseloads
  
  
  

Accountabilities

• Accountable to undertake all the tasks assigned to them by line manager within their scope of practice and responsibility.
• 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 4 years work experience in active Anesthesia Department
• NLT 4 years work experience in an active Anesthesia department
• NLT 4 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.
  
  
  

ABOUT US

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

ABOUT THE TEAM

About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.