Anesthesia Technician

REF 1619607

10.09.2024 | Umm Al Qaiwain | full time

General: Location: Umm Al Qaiwain; Occupancy: full time; To join : immediately

Description: The Anesthesia Technician checks and supplies anesthesia carts and machines, checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks, disassembles used anesthesia equipment, disinfects machines and supply carts, replaces used products and prepares transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring.

- Clean, sterilize, test, and calibrate anesthesia equipment
- Check if the anesthesia depth is suitable for operation
- Clean, sterilize, disinfect, stock, order and maintain routine anesthesia equipment and supplies
- Restocks and sets up anesthesia equipment in the Surgical and Labor/Delivery suites, including restocking items used by Anesthesiologist
- Washes and disinfects anesthesia equipment including tubes, nasal airways, stethoscope, face masks and intubation equipment
- Coordinates the timely repair and maintenance of anesthesia equipment
- Assists in room turnover by procuring and assembling anesthesia equipment and supplies for each anesthesia care based upon the type of case and the preference of the professionals who will be delivering the anesthesia care
- Acquires anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and workroom
- Keep records of equipment inspections
- May transport patients to surgery, explaining procedures to patients

Requirements: Associate degree in Anesthesia Technology or related field
Certification as a Certified Anesthesia Technician (CAT) from the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT)
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
Ability to lift and move heavy medical equipment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Provisions: Salary: to be discussed; Employment visa provided; Medical insurance