• Application Deadline:
• Position: Anaesthetic Technician


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Responsibilities

Before Surgery:

• Assisting in preparing a range of devices to maintain the patient's airway (e.g.laryngeal masks, endotracheal tube)


• Communicating with the patient when they arrive into the operating theatre


• Anesthetics checklist protocols should be prepared.


• Establishing and securing an airway under the supervision of the Consultant Anesthesiologist.


• Making sure that patients are positioned in such a way NOT to cause discomfort or injury during their procedure.

During Surgery:

• Monitoring and maintaining patients' vital signs.


• Acquiring and administering transfusion fluids and equipment.


• Work closely under the supervision of the Consultant Anesthesiologist.

After Surgery:

• Waking the patient after the surgery.


• Removing airway devices.


• Transferring patients to post-operative care units

Qualifications

• A certificate in Anesthetic Technology from a reputable university teaching hospital.


• At least 2 years work experience in the same role


• A good knowledge of peri-operatives is required for the role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good communication and people skills.


• Attention to detail.


• Able to work under pressure.


• Good technical and measurement skills.


• Organized and methodical.


• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job.