Anesthesia Senior Specialist

Job Purpose: To ensure the safe administration of anesthesia and sedation, provide effective pain management, and support the perioperative care of patients undergoing medical and surgical procedures. Key Responsibilities and Duties: • Administers anesthesia using various techniques (e.g., general anesthesia, local, neuraxial, or ultrasound guided nerve blocks) tailored to patient needs and as per assigned clinical privileges. • Performs Pre-anesthesia and pre-induction assessments for patients planned for anesthesia. Monitors patients before, during, and after procedures to manage pain and maintain stable vital signs. • Responds to and manage adverse reactions or complications related to anesthesia. • Maintains accurate documentation of anesthesia administration, including medication types, dosages, and patient responses. • Assess patient risk by reviewing medical histories, conducting examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests when necessary. • Collaborates with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to determine optimal anesthesia plans. • Provides airway management and life support during anesthesia and sedation. • Supervises recovery post-anesthesia and determines readiness for patient discharge from PACU. • Guides and oversees residents, technicians, nurses, and support staff in anesthesia-related tasks. • Oversees the duties of residents, technicians, nurses and other healthcare support staff. • Educates patients and families about post-procedure care, potential complications, and preventive health strategies. • Participates in teaching activities, departmental rounds, and educational initiatives as requested. • Participates in departmental meetings and contribute to scientific and educational activities. • Ensures adherence to safety and quality protocols in line with organizational standards. • Be competent in advanced monitoring, sedation techniques, pharmacology, response to emergencies, managing complications and recovery protocols. All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including: • Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh s Person-Centered care values. • Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role. • Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns. • Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work. • Complying with Cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent Cyber threats. • Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards. • Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration. Skills and Abilities: • Must be able to clearly communicate with patients and their families, physician and non-medical staff. - Must be able to effectively present information to public group and Fakeeh Care top management. • Should possess good organization skills and be able to work under stressful situations. • Good computer skills. Experience: Within 5 years of experience after obtaining the required higher professional certification as recognized by the regional health regulatory authority. Education: Bachelor s Degree in Medicine and Surgery with completion of advanced structured training in Anesthesia leading to a higher professional certification as recognized by the regional health regulatory authority. Language: Excellent oral and written English skills; Arabic proficiency preferred. Licenses / Certifications: Valid practice license from a regional health regulatory authority (e.g., SCFHS/DHA). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and advanced licenses, if applicable. Skills and Abilities: • Must be able to clearly communicate with patients and their families, physician and non-medical staff. - Must be able to effectively present information to public group and Fakeeh Care top management. • Should possess good organization skills and be able to work under stressful situations. • Good computer skills. Experience: Within 5 years of experience after obtaining the required higher professional certification as recognized by the regional health regulatory authority. Education: Bachelor s Degree in Medicine and Surgery with completion of advanced structured training in Anesthesia leading to a higher professional certification as recognized by the regional health regulatory authority. Language: Excellent oral and written English skills; Arabic proficiency preferred. Licenses / Certifications: Valid practice license from a regional health regulatory authority (e.g., SCFHS/DHA). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and advanced licenses, if applicable.