Anaesthesia Technologist, NMC Royal Womens Hospital Abu Dhabi

NMC Healthcare is presently looking to hire suitably qualified candidate for the role of an Anaesthesia Technologist. The appointed candidate will serve at NMC Royal Womens Hospital located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. NMC announced this job vacancy on 31 October 2023 and is now open for all desirous and skilled applicants.

Purpose of An Anaesthesia Technologist

To assist anaesthesia providers in ensuring the safe and effective administration of anaesthesia during medical procedures.

Duties of An Anaesthesia Technologist

• Preparing patients and assists during induction, maintenance of and recovery from anaesthesia.
• Performs duties under the direct supervision of Anaesthesiologist.
• Ensuring properly functioning suctioning equipment is on hand.
• Setting up endotracheal tubes (ET) and Arranging transtracheal jet ventilation devices.
• Provides support for routine surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anaesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anaesthesia.
• Stocking self-inflating resuscitation bags, breathing circuits and masks.
• Performs first level maintenance on anaesthesia equipment.
• Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, stocks, orders and maintains the routine anaesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Checks anaesthesia machine on a daily basis, prior to surgery, to ensure the gas scavenging system and the suction apparatus are attached and functioning at optimal level.
• Double checking instrument calibrations.
• Cleans equipment and stores supplies related to anaesthesia.
• Ensuring the adequate stock of laryngoscope blades.
• Ensuring gas cylinders are full, functional and on hand.
• Works with a wide variety of equipment specific to administration of anaesthesia, patient monitoring and related life support systems.
• Understands the sequence of procedures required for rapid induction and intubation used in emergency cases to prevent vomiting and aspiration.
• Performs Sellicks Manoeuvre (Cricoid pressure) as required.
• Positions patients for surgery who require spinal or epidural anaesthesia with the awareness of sterile techniques.
• Familiar with equipment, supplies and pharmacological agents and is familiar with locations of same.
• Assists anaesthetists with starting I.V. infusion.
• Maintains awareness of safety hazards and takes necessary action to prevent accidents.
• Post surgery check for soda lime depletion in the CO2 absorbers.
• Disassemble (and reassemble before surgery) absorbers for cleaning and sterilization.
• Handle and store all volatile gas cylinders and related supplies.
• Dispose of spent CO2 absorbent.
• Recalibrate instrumentation.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Anaesthesia technology.
• Registered Nurse or Respiratory therapist and completion of post graduate anaesthesia from nationally recognized program.
• Minimum 2 years of post qualification experience in a related field.

Certification & Licensure

• Current Basic life support (BLS).
• Currently licensed in country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Knowledge & Skills Desired

• Demonstrates proficiency in biologic hazards, infection control, standard precautions, fire, electrical, laser and explosion hazards in the operating room and other anaesthesia related areas.
• Must be familiar with intravenous fluids plus and blood administration system.
• Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous / desirable but not essential.
• Ability to demonstrate highly developed communication and organizational skills at all levels.
• Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team within

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