Anesthesia Technologist

Anesthetic technicians prepare equipment needed for the patient to safely undergo anesthesia. This involves: Checking and setting up the anesthetic machine Preparing intravenous drugs under Anesthetist supervision Preparing intravenous therapy administration equipment Preparing a range of devices to maintain the patient’s airway (e.g. laryngeal mask, endotracheal tube)Communicating with the patients when they arrive in the operating theatre Applying anesthesia monitoring to help assess the patients’ condition whilst under anesthesia. This may include electrocardiography (ECG), blood pressure, and oxygen saturation devices. The monitoring of other parameters such as anesthesia depth monitors (EEG), bispectral index, etc. may also be necessary.During Anesthesia The anesthetic technician’s role includes assisting the anesthetist with: Inducing and maintaining adequate anesthesia by injecting medicines under the supervision of the anesthetist.Establishing and securing an airway.Making sure that patients are positioned in such a way as not to cause discomfort or injury during their procedure.Monitoring patients’ vital signs and anesthesia depth.Temperature monitoring and regulation.Collection of patient’s blood samples for analysis when required.Administering intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products as per the orders of the anesthetist.After Anesthesia The anesthetic technician’s role includes assisting with: Waking the patient.Removing airway devices.Transferring patients to post-operative care units.Other Activities To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations, and Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.Regional variations exist, but anesthetic technicians may also be involved with: Intra-operative intra-aortic balloon pump setup, operating, and monitoring.Swan-Ganz pulmonary artery catheter insertion and monitoring.Intra-operative blood salvage setup, operating, and monitoring.Arterial blood gas analysis, including maintenance of analyzers.Arterial line insertion and monitoring.Peripheral IV line insertion.Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Central IV lines.TEG Sampling.Auto transfusion.RESPONSIBILITIESPrior to Anesthesia Anesthetic technicians prepare equipment needed for the patient to safely undergo anesthesia. This involves: Checking and setting up the anesthetic machine Preparing intravenous drugs under Anesthetist supervision Preparing intravenous therapy administration equipment Preparing a range of devices to maintain the patient’s airway (e.g. laryngeal mask, endotracheal tube)Communicating with the patients when they arrive in the operating theatre Applying anesthesia monitoring to help assess the patients’ condition whilst under anesthesia. This may include electrocardiography (ECG), blood pressure, and oxygen saturation devices. The monitoring of other parameters such as anesthesia depth monitors (EEG), bispectral index, etc. may also be necessary.QUALIFICATIONSCurrent License to practice in Dubai, UAE.Minimum 2 years experience after qualification.Must be fluent in spoken & written English. Spoken Arabic is advantageous. #J-18808-Ljbffr