Anesthetic Technician

American Hospital Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Dubai is seeking an Anesthetic Technician to assist in anaesthetic procedures, maintain necessary equipment, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and care. Candidates should have a Diploma in Anesthesia Technology and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, with certifications in BLS and ACLS preferred. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as an Anesthesia Technician in a private hospital.
• Knowledgeable of Operating Room policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all anaesthetic procedures and maintain equipment.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for patient care.
• Participate in staff meetings and orientation of new staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Anesthesia Technology

Anesthesia Technician Program Certificate

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate

Job description

Anesthetic Technician Jobs in Dubai, UAE

Job Description

Assists with all anaesthetic procedures, maintains all related anaesthetic equipment and keeps documentation to support this.

Responsibilities

• Stocks anaesthesia supplies and drugs in all operating and delivery suites.
• Maintains adequate supplies of medical oxygen, nitrous oxide, and air.
• Consults operating room schedule to determine equipment needs for special procedures and prepares the operating room accordingly.
• Maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots anaesthesia department equipment according to instructions and protocols of equipment manuals.
• Cleans and disinfects anaesthesia equipment after use.
• Assists with sterile procedures, including Swan-Ganz placements, blood transfusions, and administration of spinal, epidural, and other pain blockers.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.
• Participates in developing and achieving unit goals.
• Performs duties of supervisor if required.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Anticipates problems, and emergencies and takes appropriate actions
• Delegates specific duties/nursing care to other team members based on patient needs and staff qualifications.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice.
• Participates in Inventory/lost charge counts.
• Follows the authority, discusses problems appropriately and chain of command.
• Accepts supervision and benefits from constructive criticism.
• Executes the daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of all anaesthesia-related equipment.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients.
• Identifies any special needs relating to anaesthesia and operating lists each day.
• Provides effective assistance to anaesthetists per hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation following established standards.
• Assesses educational needs and provides education to patients/families.
• Assists in teaching/guiding new anaesthetic technicians/nurses.
• Performs Infection Control activities including the observation of the Surgical Team activities to maintain an aseptic technique.
• Maintains control and documentation of Narcotics.
• Uses supplies in economical manner.
• Performs “on-call” duties.
• Performs Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Anesthesia Technology or
• Anesthesia Technician Program Certificate
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate preferred

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in a private hospital.
• Knowledgeable of policies and procedures of the Operating Room.
• Skills in problem-solving/critical thinking ensuring effective functioning of unit routine.