Anesthesia specialist

Job Summary:

• Administration of general and local anesthesia to surgical and non-surgical procedure patients under consultant supervision.
• Interpret and records patient’s physiological and pharmacological status.
• Provide continuity of care during the pre-op, intra-op and post-op period.
• Respond to life-threatening situations as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review patient’s chart, including lab, X-ray, ECG, and other information, to evaluate physical status and anesthesia risk.
• Evaluate patient’s condition and recommends anesthetics to be used.
• Administer local, intravenous or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures and anesthesia specialists working under direct supervision of anesthesia consultants.
• Observe condition of patient during surgical procedures, including skin color, dilation of pupils, and vital signs; initiates remedial measures to prevent surgical shock or other adverse conditions as required.
• Accompanie patient to recovery area and remains until patient’s immediate condition is acceptable.
• Document anesthesia notes on patient records.
• Respond to patient resuscitation calls.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
• Serve as ICU specialist in respiratory physiology problems and ventilator management for intensive care facilities.