Anesthesia Technician

National Blood & Cancer Center - NBCC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Riyadh is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to assist in various procedures, including the operation and maintenance of anesthesia equipment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification, clinical experience, and a sound understanding of anesthesia practices. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a critical care environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited training program for anesthesia technicians.
• Valid license from the Saudi Council of Health Specialties.
• Two years hospital clinical experience post-graduation in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Assists Anesthetist in OR, delivery suite, and Radiology Department.
• Audits anesthetic equipment for effectiveness and reports deficiencies.
• Checks anesthesia machines and maintains cleanliness between cases.

Skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of anesthesia equipment

Knowledge of pharmacological agents

Education

Graduate of accredited training program for anesthesia technicians

Valid license from the Saudi Council of Health Specialties

Job description

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Assists Anesthetist in OR, delivery suite, and in the Radiology Department for special procedures and in other areas where Anesthesia or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is required.
• 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 fluid and blood administration systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audits the anesthetic equipment and materials to ensure that they are working effectively and reports deficiencies immediately to the Anesthesiologist.
• Assists during induction of anesthesia and tracheal intubation as well as during maintenance of and recovery from anesthesia
• Checks the anesthesia machine every morning prior to surgery to ensure that the gas scavenging system is attached and the suction apparatus is attached and functioning.
• Between cases removes soiled material from Anesthesia Machine and Anesthesia Cart and replaces the same with clean or sterile material as required. Maintains Anesthesia Machine in state of readiness by keeping adequate fresh supplies available. Changes soda lime and compressed gas cylinder as required.
• Replace ECG electrodes, breathing circuits and suction apparatus after each case.
• Learns and keeps current with the names of equipment, supplies and pharmacological agents and is familiar with their location.
• Positions patients for surgery and those requiring spinal or epidural anesthesia with awareness of the requirement of a sterile field sterile technique for the procedure.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited training program for anesthesia technicians.
• Valid license from the Saudi Council of Health Specialties.

EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years hospital clinical experience after graduation in Saudi Arabia.
• He should have:
  • Fluency in verbal and written English.
  • Must be familiar with names of anesthesia equipment, pharmacological agents and surgical procedures.