About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Summary</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-left:6.0px;margin-right:6.0px;margin-top:1.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">The Anesthesia Technologist assists the licensed anesthesia provider in the acquisition, preparation and application of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. Is committed to customer service and has the ability to meet the needs and expectations of healthcare colleagues and patients, adapts well and is flexible to changing situations, and demonstrates effective communication and teamwork skills. Provides support in anesthesia for routine and complex surgical cases by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the licensed anesthesia provider in various settings, performing duties under the direct supervision of the licensed anesthesia provider, and providing support for routine surgical cases. Identifies safety concerns in the age-related population and is able to institute protective measures to provide a safe environment.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">The scope of responsibility, duties, and accountability at the facility department and position levels including knowledge and practice of the clinical/technical skills necessary to the position consistent with the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) Anesthesia Technologist Scope of Practice. </span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Responsibilities 1</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Provides assistance with invasive and non-invasive techniques (excluding the catheter insertion) which includes the following: direct systemic arterial, right arterial, central venous and pulmonary artery pressure measurements, patient monitoring and set up for anesthetic and respiratory gas, blood draw and placing EKG electrodes, blood pressure cuff and pulse oximetry on the patient. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Assists the licensed anesthesia provider in difficult airway intubation by providing video laryngoscopy equipment and/or fiber optic intubation scope as requested. Knowledgeable in the techniques used in securing an open airway, e.g., jaw thrust, jaw lift, or tongue hold.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Executes the Malignant Hyperthermia protocol as it pertains to the preparation of the anesthesia machine.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Awareness of appropriate procedure to properly respond to codes and initiate the proper procedures to assist the licensed anesthesia provider and OR staff.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Responsibilities 2</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Maintains, stocks, cleans and organizes anesthesia carts</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Maintains medications within their expiration date and properly disposes of unused portions or remnants in appropriate containers.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Appropriately sets up the room with all equipment and supplies needed for the implementing plan of care for each patient procedure. Controls and maintains all perioperative anesthesia equipment and devices. Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, stocking, ordering, and maintaining routine anesthesia equipment and supplies</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Responsibilities 3</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Knowledge & Skills</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bachelor’s Degree in Anesthesia Technology (Preferred) OR</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">B.SC in Nursing plus one year Anesthesia Diploma from recognized Anesthesia education institute / University OR</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Associates Degree or 2 years Diploma in Anesthesia technology</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Anesthesia Technologist (Minimum)</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Basic Life Support (BLS) (Minimum)</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Certified Anesthesia Technician (</span>Preferred<span style="color:black">)</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Regulatory - Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of standards to comply with regulations</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Communication - Ability to convey and/or receive written/verbal information to/from various audiences in different formats</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Technical - Ability to operate mechanical/medical devices and/or equipment</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Management - Ability to address performance issues and implement corrective action plans</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Management - Ability to foster individual/team development, performance feedback, coaching and recognition</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Analytical - Ability to apply critical thinking to analyze and interpret information and/or data</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Quality - Ability to provide and/or support a level of work excellence and accuracy; recognize and address flaws or errors that others may overlook</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Management - Ability to motivate, monitor, measure, recognize and improve performance and morale</span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Experience</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Anesthesia, 2 years’ experience (Preferred)</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Candidates with a Bachelor SC Nursing plus one year diploma in Anesthesia, 3 years post-graduation experience as an anesthesia technologist OR</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Candidates with 3 years Diploma in Anesthesia, 2 years post-graduation experience as Anesthesia Technologist OR</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Candidates with 2 years diploma in Anesthesia Technology a minimum of 4 years’ experience post qualification as an anesthesia technologist</span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Competencies</b></u></H2> </div><div><div>Agility</div><div>Anesthesia Equipment Checkup L2</div><div>Drug Distribution and Dispensing L2</div><div>Regulatory Compliance L2</div><div>Clinical Guidelines and Protocols L2</div><div>Preoperative Planning and Postoperative Care L2</div><div>AI Fluency</div><div>Leadership</div><div>Quality</div><div>Resilience</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Education</b></u></H2> </div><div><div>Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or any Related Technical Certificates</div></div></div></div>