Anesthesia Technologist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

:
  • To assist the Anesthesiologist staff; to clean, organize, and to prepare anesthesia and monitoring equipment; and to maintain collaborative relationships with Anesthesiologists, operating room staff, vendors, and other hospital departments.
  • To provides technical support to anesthesiologists and surgical staff under the supervision of the Senior Anesthesia Technology and Specialist Anesthesia.
  • Considering age related needs, performs patient care activities, within the scope of practice. As a member of the anesthesia care team, assists with direct patient care for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
  • Working with minimal supervision, daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to the setup, application and assistance of:
\xef\x83\x98 Non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
\xef\x83\x98 Induction of anesthesia for general/regional & local anesthesia
\xef\x83\x98 Fibreoptic intubation.
\xef\x83\x98 Provide cricoid pressure.
\xef\x83\x98 Insertion of routine & difficult venipuncture.
\xef\x83\x98 Positioning of patient for surgery.
\xef\x83\x98 Anesthesia blocks, and emergency C-sections in labor & deliver.
  • Responds to Code Blue, Code Pink, etc. with the anesthesia care team.
  • Prepares and applies patient warming modalities when needed.
  • Assembles anesthesia airway set up. Prepares machine for malignant hyperthermia & latex allergy when needed.
  • Utilizing sterile technique, sets up and assists with placement of invasive monitoring equipment in routine and emergency situations, including: Arterial line, central venous pressure line, PA catheter, cardiac output and other monitoring adjuncts.
  • Assists with obtaining lab specimens and ABG\'s. Is competent in the use of & quality assurance for Point of Care testing equipment.
  • Coordinates patient monitoring equipment availability with PACU and Critical Care units.
  • Works with perioperative team to facilitate a prompt room turnover.
  • Assembles anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for general/regional/local anesthesia.
  • Assists anesthesia provider with patient preparation, electrode placement, use of ultrasound/nerve stimulator devices, and performs mechanical task of pressing syringe plunger, as directed by the anesthesia provider, to instill medication during regional blocks.
  • Ensuring sterile technique, prepares anesthesia trays and assists with procedures.
  • Removes and appropriately disposes of supplies and equipment following procedures done by the anesthesia provider.
  • Performs cleaning, sterilization and decontamination of all non-disposable anesthesia related items.
  • Considers budget while maintaining sufficient stock, and reviews for outdates, supplies and non-scheduled drugs in the anesthesia workroom, machines, carts, and auxiliary anesthetizing locations.
  • Has understanding of medications commonly used in anesthesia including; purpose, proper storage, generic and proprietary names and labeling requirements.
  • Coordinates with Pharmacy for out of stock drugs.
  • Utilizes working knowledge and operation of all equipment and monitors.
  • Performs routine checkout and upkeep of anesthesia equipment, inspects for damages and sends for repair or troubleshoots as needed.
  • Coordinates with Biomedical Engineering for maintenance and repair of anesthesia equipment and ensures adequate back-up of equipment at all times.
  • Coordinates trial, data collection and recommendations for purchase of new equipment.
  • Works with engineering, maintains record/documentation of equipment maintenance and repairs.
  • Maintains inventory of disposable and non-disposable equipment, including all supplies and initiates replacement using established contract vendors.
  • Maintains & outdates supplies in emergency carts and boxes, such as code blue, malignant hyperthermia, fluid resuscitation/code purple, and fibreoptic/difficult airway.
  • Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.
  • Participates in relevant local, regional and national committees.
  • Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.
  • Identifies and assists in systems improvements for simplification or correction.
  • Consistently demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.
  • Initiates and supports new ideas and actively assists others.
  • Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
  • Actively participates in departmental professional development and mentors anesthesia students.
  • Participates with the assessment of current and future learning needs and development of an annual educational plan.
  • Supports a collaborative labor-management environment.
  • Applies precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.
  • Practices customer service standards as defined by the service area, medical center, and specific department.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Consistently supports compliance, the Principles of Responsibility, and Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
  • To assist the Anesthesiologist staff; to clean, organize, and to prepare anesthesia and monitoring equipment; and to maintain collaborative relationships with Anesthesiologists, operating room staff, vendors, and other hospital departments.
  • To provides technical support to anesthesiologists and surgical staff under the supervision of the Senior Anesthesia Technology and Specialist Anesthesia.
  • Considering age related needs, performs patient care activities, within the scope of practice. As a member of the anesthesia care team, assists with direct patient care for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
  • Working with minimal supervision, daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to the setup, application and assistance of:
\xef\x83\x98 Non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
\xef\x83\x98 Induction of anesthesia for general/regional & local anesthesia
\xef\x83\x98 Fibreoptic intubation.
\xef\x83\x98 Provide cricoid pressure.
\xef\x83\x98 Insertion of routine & difficult venipuncture.
\xef\x83\x98 Positioning of patient for surgery.
\xef\x83\x98 Anesthesia blocks, and emergency C-sections in labor & deliver.
  • Responds to Code Blue, Code Pink, etc. with the anesthesia care team.
  • Prepares and applies patient warming modalities when needed.
  • Assembles anesthesia airway set up. Prepares machine for malignant hyperthermia & latex allergy when needed.
  • Utilizing sterile technique, sets up and assists with placement of invasive monitoring equipment in routine and emergency situations, including: Arterial line, central venous pressure line, PA catheter, cardiac output and other monitoring adjuncts.
  • Assists with obtaining lab specimens and ABG\'s. Is competent in the use of & quality assurance for Point of Care testing equipment.
  • Coordinates patient monitoring equipment availability with PACU and Critical Care units.
  • Works with perioperative team to facilitate a prompt room turnover.
  • Assembles anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for general/regional/local anesthesia.
  • Assists anesthesia provider with patient preparation, electrode placement, use of ultrasound/nerve stimulator devices, and performs mechanical task of pressing syringe plunger, as directed by the anesthesia provider, to instill medication during regional blocks.
  • Ensuring sterile technique, prepares anesthesia trays and assists with procedures.
  • Removes and appropriately disposes of supplies and equipment following procedures done by the anesthesia provider.
  • Performs cleaning, sterilization and decontamination of all non-disposable anesthesia related items.
  • Considers budget while maintaining sufficient stock, and reviews for outdates, supplies and non-scheduled drugs in the anesthesia workroom, machines, carts, and auxiliary anesthetizing locations.
  • Has understanding of medications commonly used in anesthesia including; purpose, proper storage, generic and proprietary names and labeling requirements.
  • Coordinates with Pharmacy for out of stock drugs.
  • Utilizes working knowledge and operation of all equipment and monitors.
  • Performs routine checkout and upkeep of anesthesia equipment, inspects for damages and sends for repair or troubleshoots as needed.
  • Coordinates with Biomedical Engineering for maintenance and repair of anesthesia equipment and ensures adequate back-up of equipment at all times.
  • Coordinates trial, data collection and recommendations for purchase of new equipment.
  • Works with engineering, maintains record/documentation of equipment maintenance and repairs.
  • Maintains inventory of disposable and non-disposable equipment, including all supplies and initiates replacement using established contract vendors.
  • Maintains & outdates supplies in emergency carts and boxes, such as code blue, malignant hyperthermia, fluid resuscitation/code purple, and fibreoptic/difficult airway.
  • Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.
  • Participates in relevant local, regional and national committees.
  • Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.
  • Identifies and assists in systems improvements for simplification or correction.
  • Consistently demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.
  • Initiates and supports new ideas and actively assists others.
  • Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
  • Actively participates in departmental professional development and mentors anesthesia students.
  • Participates with the assessment of current and future learning needs and development of an annual educational plan.
  • Supports a collaborative labor-management environment.
  • Applies precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.
  • Practices customer service standards as defined by the service area, medical center, and specific department.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Consistently supports compliance, the Principles of Responsibility, and Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Anesthesia technology, Registered Nurse or Respiratory therapist and completion of post graduate anesthesia certification from nationally recognized program.
  • Anesthesia Technologist licensed by Health Authority Abu Dhabi (DOH)
  • Minimum of 2 years\' experience post qualification in the related field.

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  • Job Id
    JD1725352
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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