Anesthetic Technician at Eye Foundation Hospital

Job Summary

• The Anaesthetic Technician’s main responsibility is to do patient support and monitor vital signs post-surgery to ensure smooth and quick recovery post-surgery and ensure the wellbeing of patients.

Job Description
Before Surgery:

• Prepares equipment needed for the patient to safely undergo Anesthesia
• Assisting in setting up the anesthetic machine
• Preparation of intravenous drugs
• Assisting in preparing a range of devices to maintain the patient's airway (e.g.laryngeal masks, endotracheal tube)
• Communicating with the patient when they arrive at the operating theatre
• Preparation of Anesthetics checklist protocols
• Establishing and securing an airway under the supervision of the Consultant Anesthesiologist.
• Making sure that patients are positioned in such a way as NOT to cause discomfort or injury during their procedure.

During Surgery:

• Monitoring and maintaining patients'vital signs
• Collection and analysis of patient (blood) samples.
• Acquiring and administering transfusion fluids and equipment.
• Work closely under the supervision of the Consultant Anesthesiologist.

After Surgery:

• Waking the patient after the surgery.
• Removing airway devices.
• Transferring patients to post-operative care units
• Care and maintenance of critical tools.

Qualifications

• A Certificate in Anesthetic Technology from a reputable university teaching hospital.
• At least 2 years of work experience in the same role
• A good knowledge of peri-operatives is required for the role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good technical and measurement skills.
• Organized and methodical.
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job.