Anesthesia Technician

• Preparing patients and assists during induction, maintenance of and recovery from anesthesia. • Performs duties under the direct supervision of Anesthesiologist. • Ensuring properly functioning suctioning equipment is on hand. • Setting up endotracheal tubes (ET) and Arranging transtracheal jet ventilation devices. • Provides support for routine surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia. • Stocking self-inflating resuscitation bags, breathing circuits and masks. • Performs first level maintenance on anesthesia equipment. • Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, stocks, orders and maintains the routine anesthesia equipment and supplies. • Checks anesthesia machine on a daily basis, prior to surgery, to ensure the gas scavenging system and the suction apparatus are attached and functioning at optimal level. • Double-checking instrument calibrations • Cleans equipment and stores supplies related to anesthesia. • Ensuring the adequate stock of laryngoscope blades. • Ensuring gas cylinders are full, functional and on hand. • Works with a wide variety of equipment specific to administration of anesthesia, patient monitoring and related life support systems. • Understands the sequence of procedures required for rapid induction and intubation used in emergency cases to prevent vomiting and aspiration. • Performs Sellick’s Maneuver (Cricoid pressure) as required. • Positions patients for surgery who require spinal or epidural anesthesia with the awareness of sterile techniques. • Familiar with equipment, supplies and pharmacological agents and is familiar with locations of same. • Assists anesthetists with starting I.V. infusion. • Maintains awareness of safety hazards and takes necessary action to prevent accidents. • Post-surgery check for soda lime depletion in the CO2 absorbers. • Disassemble (and reassemble before surgery) absorbers for cleaning and sterilization; • Handle and store all volatile gas cylinders and related supplies; • Dispose of spent CO2 absorbent. • Valid DOH/DHA License or DOH/DHA Exam pass result as Anesthesia Technologist/Technician. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Anesthesia technology from an accredited University (Min 3 Years course duration) or • Diploma in Anesthesia Technology from an accredited University (Min 2 Years course duration). • Minimum 2 years of experience after qualification and registration/license to practice. • Preference to candidate with experience from Maternity care hospitals. • Valid Home country registration as Anesthesia Technologist/Technician. • Valid Basic life support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association. • Excellent communication skills in English.