NMC Healthcare is currently looking to hire a candidate for the job role of a Anesthesia Technician in NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is an Entry level full time job. And salary can range between 4000-8000 AED/month.
Responsibilities of Anesthesia Technician
- Consult Operating Room schedule to determine supply and equipment needs for procedures.
- Prepare anesthetizing locations for indicated procedure to include setting up and calibrating monitoring devices.
- Check, and assess troubleshoot anesthesia equipment malfunctions, routing non-functional equipment to the proper department for repair.
- Assist anesthesia providers using aseptic or sterile technique with non-invasive and invasive patient procedures including peripheral and/or central intravenous and/or arterial line placement.
- Assist anesthesia provider during airway management techniques including mask, endotracheal and/or emergency methods and regional anesthesia techniques.
- Assist anesthesia providers with physiological monitoring of patients notifying the anesthesia provider(s) of abnormal changes in vital signs and/or physical appearance of the patient.
- Clean anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following procedures established by Infection Control.
- Stock anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing locations including plows carts, fiber optic carts, emergency airway bags and any other anesthesia supply location.
- Obtain supplies and equipment as requested by anesthesia providers.
- Assist with patient laboratory tests and results including, but not limited to, ABG’s, ACTs and other point of care.
- Obtain blood products and pharmaceuticals assisting with preparation and delivery.
- Maintain immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures.
- May act as a resource and role model for other anesthesia technicians, anesthesia providers, learners and other health care team members by providing technical guidance and instruction as appropriate.
- May provide verbal and written feedback of interviewees and peers as appropriate and as indicated by.
What you will do more
- May serve as an instructor/facilitator of educational in-services for other anesthesia technicians.
- May act as a role model for orientation and training of anesthesia technicians and other health care team members.
- May assume anesthesia technician charge role in managing daily work schedule of anesthesia technicians and directing care to provide an efficient and safe environment.
- Acquire and/or maintain certification by obtaining annual continuing education requirements.
- Learn and keep current with the name of equipment, supplies and pharmacological agents and is familiar with locations of same.
- Assists anesthetists with starting I.V. infusion.
- Share “on call” rotation to provide assistance for emergency surgeries during other than normal hours, i.e. nights, weekends and holidays.
- Maintains awareness of safety hazards and takes necessary action to prevent accidents.
- Attends staff meeting as and when required on a regular basis.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient records and activities in the O R.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by Unit Supervisor/Charge Nurse/or other Anesthetist.
- Participate in any PI activities and scheduled continuing nursing education and updating.
- Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new techniques in Anesthesia.
- Maintains current knowledge of operation procedures and maintenance of new equipment.
- Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements.
- Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
- Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk
assessments, incident reports. - Comply with Waste management procedures and policies.
Requirements for Role of Anesthesia Technician
- Diploma/College Degree in Anesthetic Techniques.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience after qualification and registration/license to practice.
- Currently licensed in country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Basic Life Support Provider Certification.
- Advanced cardiac life support certification.
Skills And Knowledge Desired
Work generally requires two years of coursework in biology, physiology, anatomy or related scientific
fields.