NMC Bareen International Hospital
Anesthesia Technologist in NMC Bareen International Hospital Abu Dhabi is accountable 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. This job ID number is 3912.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGIST IN NMC BAREEN HOSPITAL
- 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.
- 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.
- Participates in relevant local, regional and national committees.
- 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
- Bachelor’s 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 as a Anesthesia Technologist