Anesthesia Consultant

Anesthesia Consultant

– Confirming the site, side, and type of surgery and checking the site marking if applicable
– Verifying the consent for surgery
– Asking for any medication allergy
– Makes sure that the patient receives prophylactic antibiotic before the patient was inducted / anesthetized as needed
– Participates in doing Surgical Safety Checklist
– Responsible for fluid and blood replacement when indicated
– Establishes and maintains standard monitoring throughout the whole anaesthesia process for all the procedures.
– The Anaesthetist is responsible for proper and safe positioning of the patient and for checking site of surgery.
– Communicates with the Surgeon, Radiologist or Physician to provide best possible patients care.
– Responsible for safe transfer and handover of the patient to the recovery room.
– Discharges the patient from the recovery room according to a predetermined scoring system.
– Plans post-operative pain management with the surgeons.
– Supervises clinical associates and residents in training.
– Supervises and directs the Anaesthesia Technologist.

Education Qualifications-

– M.D in Anesthesia
– Licensed Consultant Anesthesiologist
– PHD or fellowship
– Arab board Certification
– Current ILS Certification
– Minimum 5 years current Experience working as Anaesthesia consultant
– Having a thorough knowledge in handing anaesthesia equipments as well as other apparatus used.
– Adequate proficiency in both English and Arabic speaking