Anesthesia Technologist I

Job Summary

The Anesthesia Technologist assists the licensed anesthesia provider in the acquisition, preparation and application of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. Is committed to customer service and has the ability to meet the needs and expectations of healthcare colleagues and patients, adapts well and is flexible to changing situations, and demonstrates effective communication and teamwork skills. Provides support in anesthesia for routine and complex surgical cases by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the licensed anesthesia provider in various settings, performing duties under the direct supervision of the licensed anesthesia provider, and providing support for routine surgical cases. Identifies safety concerns in the age-related population and is able to institute protective measures to provide a safe environment.

The scope of responsibility, duties, and accountability at the facility department and position levels including knowledge and practice of the clinical / technical skills necessary to the position consistent with the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) Anesthesia Technologist Scope of Practice.

Job Responsibilities 1

• Provides assistance with invasive and non-invasive techniques (excluding the catheter insertion) which includes the following : direct systemic arterial, right arterial, central venous and pulmonary artery pressure measurements, patient monitoring and set up for anesthetic and respiratory gas, blood draw and placing EKG electrodes, blood pressure cuff and pulse oximetry on the patient.
• Assists the licensed anesthesia provider in difficult airway intubation by providing video laryngoscopy equipment and / or fiber optic intubation scope as requested. Knowledgeable in the techniques used in securing an open airway, e.g., jaw thrust, jaw lift, or tongue hold.
• Executes the Malignant Hyperthermia protocol as it pertains to the preparation of the anesthesia machine.
• Awareness of appropriate procedure to properly respond to codes and initiate the proper procedures to assist the licensed anesthesia provider and OR staff.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Experience

Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Anesthesia, 2 years’ experience (Preferred)

Candidates with a Bachelor SC Nursing plus one year diploma in Anesthesia, 3 years post-graduation experience as an anesthesia technologist OR

Candidates with 3 years Diploma in Anesthesia, 2 years post-graduation experience as Anesthesia Technologist OR

Candidates with 2 years diploma in Anesthesia Technology a minimum of 4 years’ experience post qualification as an anesthesia technologist

Competencies

AgilityLeadershipQualityResilience

Education

Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing or any Related Technical Certificates

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