Anesthesia Technologist-Clinical Support - Anaesthesia

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is seeking an Anesthesia Technician/Technologist to ensure safe and effective anesthesia practices. The role involves preparing the anesthesia environment, assisting during procedures, and monitoring patient safety. Candidates should have a relevant degree or nursing qualification and at least 2 years of experience in anesthesia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in an active anesthesia department.
• Current national license required for nursing or respiratory qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare anesthesia equipment and environment for procedures.
• Provide assistance during patient induction and monitoring.
• Administer anesthesia medications under supervision.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Emergency Resuscitation

Equipment Maintenance

Anesthesia Administration

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

BSc in Anesthesia

Registered Nurse with specialized anesthesia training

Registered Respiratory Technician with specialized anesthesia training

Job description

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing, maintaining, and recording the functional integrity of all anesthesia equipment, including regular checks and routine inspections by biomedical engineers. Equipment includes anesthesia machines, infusion pumps, and airway equipment.
• Assist in preparing and re-preparing the anesthesia environment daily, including all equipment and materials needed for procedures.
• Participate in shifting the patient to the operating room, ensuring proper positioning to prevent pressure injuries, and transferring the patient to PACU or ICU.
• Participate in sign-in, timeout, and sign-out procedures for patient safety.
• Under the supervision and prescription of the anesthesiologist, prepare and administer anesthesia medications.
• Provide skilled assistance during induction and maintenance of anesthesia, including patient monitoring throughout procedures.
• Assist in emergency resuscitation efforts, anticipating evolving circumstances such as intraoperative cardiac arrest, difficult airway management, and invasive monitoring.
• Collect and analyze blood samples, utilizing Point-of-Care Testing. Administer blood and blood products as necessary to optimize patient care.
• Perform routine checks of anesthesia carts for restocking and expiry, and complete daily anesthesia documentation.
• Troubleshoot technical or clinical adverse events intraoperatively.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and prepare the operating room for subsequent cases within turnaround times.
• Follow safety precautions for environmental safety and infection control to deliver high-quality patient care.

Accountabilities

• Prepare the operating room daily according to the case, calibrate and check all anesthesia equipment, and ensure availability of consumables.
• Prepare and administer intravenous anesthesia drugs under supervision, and witness narcotics, controlled, and semi-controlled drug dispensing.
• Establish peripheral intravenous access and assist in central and arterial line insertions for intraoperative monitoring.
• Support the anesthesiologist during induction, maintenance, and reversal of anesthesia, including regional anesthesia.
• Monitor and report patient vital signs, intervening as required.

Qualifications

Experience

Required:

• At least 2 years of experience in an active anesthesia department.

Educational Qualifications

Required:

• BSc in Anesthesia, or
• Registered Nurse with specialized anesthesia training, or
• Registered Respiratory Technician with specialized anesthesia training, and current national license.