Anesthesia Technician

Royale Hayat

Responsible for inducing and maintaining adequate anesthesia and establishing and securing an airway.

Accountable for making sure that patients are positioned in such a way NOT to cause discomfort or injury during their procedure.

Monitoring and maintaining patient s vital signs and anesthesia depth.

Use anesthesia knowledge to provide safe patient care.

Competent in general and unit specific skills necessary to provide patient care.

Able to assess and monitor patients under anesthesia.

Proficient in adult, pediatric and neonatal resuscitation.

Proficient in operating equipment required for patient care.

Proficient in maintaining aseptic technique.

Assist Registrars, Anesthesiologists, and Consultants with assessments and procedures.

Prepares equipment, medications and machinery needed to provide anesthesia.

Prepare, maintain, transport and clean equipment required for nursing care of patients.

Prepare medications safely and according to policies, procedures and unit competencies.

Documents according to hospital policy.

Assist with transport of patients to other areas in hospital.

Assist in preparing a range of devices to maintain the patient s airway (e.g. laryngeal masks, endotracheal tube).

Receives blood and blood products from Laboratory.

Transport prescriptions and medications to and from pharmacy.

Assist with maintenance of required supplies and quality checks.

Maintain a clean and safe environment for anesthesia area.

Acts in a professional and responsible manner.

Participate in hospital quality assurance program.

Performs other tasks and duties within the scope of the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the job, as assigned by the immediate superior.