Anesthesia Technician

NMC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Dubai is seeking an experienced Anesthetic Technician to support anesthesia services in the operating theater. The ideal candidate must hold a certification and a current DHA license, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include assisting in anesthesia induction and recovery, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient safety. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is advantageous. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with diverse patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience after qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist during induction, maintenance, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Check anesthesia machine every morning prior to surgery.
• Provide assistance in assembling equipment and supplies for anesthesia.
• Perform cleaning of equipment and storage of supplies.
• Understand procedures for rapid induction and intubation in emergency cases.
• Position patients for surgery with awareness of sterility requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.

Skills

Fluent English

Spoken Arabic

Education

Anesthetic Technician certificate

Current DHA License

Job description

Performs in the OT, where the anesthesia services staff provide anesthesia for elective and emergency surgery, obstetric and medical procedures as required, in patients of all age groups from newborn to the very elderly.

Responsibilities

1. To assist during induction, maintenance of and recovery from anesthesia.
   • Checks anesthesia machine very morning prior to surgery to ensure that the gas scavenging system is attached and the suction apparatus is attached and functioning.
2. To provide assistance to anesthesia personnel in assembling equipment and supplies for the administration of anesthesia.
3. To perform cleaning of equipment and storing of supplies and to clean anesthesia work spaces and storage areas.
4. Incumbent works with a wide variety of equipment peculiar to administration of anesthesia, patient monitoring and related life support systems and must be familiar with intravenous fluids plus and blood administration system.
   • Understands sequence of procedures required for rapid induction and intubation used in emergency cases to prevent vomiting and aspiration. Performs Sellick’s Maneuver (Cricoid pressure) as required.
5. Positions patients for surgery and those requiring spinal or epidural anesthesia with awareness of requirement of a sterile and sterile technique for the procedure.
6. Learn and keep current with the name of equipment, supplies and pharmacological agents and is familiar with locations of same.
7. 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, week ends and holidays.
8. Maintains awareness of safety hazards and takes necessary action to prevent accidents.
9. Attends OT staff meetings on a regular basis.
10. Maintains confidentiality of patient records and activities in the OT.
11. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by Unit Supervisor/Charge Nurse/or other Anesthetist.
12. Participates in any performance improvement activities and scheduled continuing education and updating.
13. To assist during sedation.

Qualifications

• Anesthetic Technician certificate.
• Current DHA License to practice in Dubai, UAE.
• Minimum 2 years experience after qualification.
• Must be fluent in spoken & written English. Spoken Arabic advantageous.