Anaesthesiologist

•  Complete patients' preoperative anesthesia evaluations and order necessary lab work/consultation or any other preoperative investigations.
•  Review preoperative patient charts for pertinent lab work, history and physical, vital sign chart, fluid status, and medication sheet using the EMR.
•  Perform induction, maintenance, and emergence of general anesthesia utilizing appropriate monitoring according to the network anaesthesia guidelines.
•  Manage the patient airway adequately utilising the mask, bag-valve mask, intubation, LMA, and other emergency airway procedures.
• Accurately manage fluid resuscitation in the patient.
• Oversee the safe functioning of the anesthesia machine, oxygen supply, suction, and all equipment necessary to providing anesthesia in close consultation with the biomedical team
•  Perform various regional anesthesia techniques as required.
•  Assess and implement pain management in the post-operative recovery period.
•  Identify and treat intra-operative and post-operative anesthesia complications.
•  Accurately and thoroughly chart pertinent patient information pre-, intra, and post-operatively.
•  Set up all necessary monitors and drugs and check the anesthesia machine and oxygen supply before each anesthetic.
•  Seek opportunities to teach staff both clinically and didactically with regards to advanced life support, anesthesia, & pain management.
•  Protect the patient from harm by utilizing proper positioning techniques and act as an advocate for the patient’s welfare.

1.  Medical degree from a qualified recognised medical institution
2. Specialist postgraduate certification in anaesthesia with a preferred subspecialty interest in paediatric anaesthesia.
3. Current licensure
4. Current BLS and PALS certifications are preferred.

Last updated on Oct 2, 2024