Job Description
To assist during induction, maintenance of anaesthesia during surgery and recovery from
anaesthesia post surgery.
Checks anesthesia machine every morning prior to surgery to ensure that the gas scavenging system is attached and the suction apparatus is attached and functioning.
To provide assistance to anesthetist in assembling equipment and supplies for the administration of anesthesia.
To perform cleaning of equipment and storing of supplies and to clean anesthesia work spaces and storage areas, before and after surgery.
Incumbent works with a wide variety of equipment peculiar to administration of anesthesia, patient monitoring and related life support systems and must be familiar with intravenous fluids plus and blood administration system.
Understands sequence of procedures required for rapid induction and intubation used in emergency cases to prevent vomiting and aspiration.
Positions patients for surgery and those requiring spi...