Anesthesia Technician

Dr soliman fakkeh hospital; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Fakeeh Care in Riyadh is seeking an anesthesia technician to assist the anesthesia care provider with equipment, supplies, and medications during anesthesia or procedural sedation, under supervision.

The role includes equipment maintenance, supply management, and patient monitoring preparation, with collaboration from nurses and technicians. English fluency is required; Arabic is preferred, and licensure per regional authority is expected.

Qualifications

• BSN-Diploma or Bachelor in Nursing with anesthesia training.
• 2 years of experience in a tertiary care center.
• Fluent in English; Arabic preferred.
• Licensed to practice per regional health regulatory authority (SCFHS/DHA) and BLS/ACLS/PALS.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia care provider with equipment, supplies, and medications.
• Maintain and disinfect anesthesia equipment and inventory.
• Prepare patient monitoring devices and delivery systems.
• Support airway management and patient positioning intraoperatively.
• Ensure safety compliance and infection control across the department.

Skills

Computer skills

English fluency

Education

BSN-Diploma with anesthesia technician qualification

Bachelor nursing with structured training in anesthesia assistance

Job description

Job Purpose

To assist the anesthesia care provider with acquiring preparing and use of equipment supplies and medications during the administration of anesthesia or procedural sedation Functions under supervision of the licensed anesthesia care provider

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Anesthesia Services

Provides anesthesia services to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia care provider

Equipment Maintenance

Cleans disinfects organizes stocks and maintains anesthesia equipment supplies and medications according to needs and schedules

Supply Management

Maintains anesthesia medications supplies and equipment according to needs and schedules

Patient Monitoring and Preparation

Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems pre intra and post-anesthesia considering age-specific needs of patients

Procedural Preparation

Prepares for epidural spinal and caudal anesthesia central line and dialysis catheter insertions and ultrasound-guided nerve block and vascular access

Equipment Troubleshooting

Performs basic troubleshooting for monitors and equipment report defective equipment and malfunctions appropriately

Policy Compliance

Maintains established departmental policies procedures quality improvement safety environmental and infection control standards

Medication Administration

Prepares administers and monitors medications and I V fluids under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia care provider

Medication Dispensing System Management

Manages the Pyxis or any other dispensing system machine in the operating theatre ensuring accurate dispensing of anesthesia medications and maintaining inventory

Patient Positioning and Airway Management

Assists in airway management and appropriate positioning of patients intraoperatively

Patient Monitoring Competency

If responsible for monitoring the patient s physiological parameters and assistance in supportive or resuscitative measures must be competent in at least Monitoring requirements Response to complications Use of reversal agents Recovery criteria

Team Collaboration

Promotes effective working relationships with anesthesia department staff collaborating with RN team surgical technicians service technicians and equipment technicians

Safety Reporting

Monitors and reports safety issues in the immediate work area

Patient and Family Education

Educates patients and their families about health conditions treatments and preventative measures if applicable

All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement

including Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh s Person-Centered care values Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the scope of the role Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job‑related safety concerns Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care s code of conduct policies and ethical standards Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement at least one month prior to expiration

Skills and Abilities:

Computer skills

Experience:

2 years of experience in Tertiary Care Center

Education:

BSN-Diploma graduate with anesthesia technician qualification from institution or, Bachelor nursing with structured training in anesthesia assistance

Language:

Fluent in English. Fluency in Arabic preferred

Licenses / Certifications:

License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA), BLS, ACLS and PALS