Job Summary
- Evaluating patients’ vital signs, medical histories, allergies, current medication use, and other risk factors;
- Administering pain relief before, during, and after medical procedures;
- Monitoring patients’ vital signs during procedures;
- Approving general, sedative, regional, or local anesthetics;
- Reviewing medical files and lab results;
- Continuing care after surgery to control the level of pain relief and consciousness
- Communicating continuing care instructions to specialists and nurses
- Supervising anesthesia assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists;
- Informing patients of risks associated with anesthesia;
- Complying with medical and hospital procedure policy.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Expertise in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management, invasive monitoring, renal therapy and mechanical ventilation;
- Competent with Tracheal intubations, intravenous and central line cannulation, defibrillation and cardioversion, providing emergency medication, providing resuscitation inclusive of pacing and pericardiocentesis and care for the patient post resuscitation;
- Compassion, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure for long hours;
- Good communication (written and verbal) skills;
- Post Graduate Degree in Anesthesiology from a recognized institution;
- MBChB or its equivalent holding a valid practicing license and retention certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
- Valid certification in at least either ATLS, ACLS or BLS certification as applicable;
- Sound Clinical knowledge, critical thinking, attention to detail;
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a busy hospital