Assess whether a patient is fit enough to undertake an operation before surgery takes place.
Agree on an anaesthetics plan.
Provide safe pre-operative care and pain relief to patients using anesthetics and analgesic
Reassure patients about what will happen during and after the operation
Administer anesthesia in the operating theatre.
Monitor patients while they’re under anesthesia to make sure they remain in a stable condition
Believe and manage post-operative pain to support patients’ recovery
Work with a range of other health professionals, such as surgeons, Medical Officers, theatre nurse’s and radiographer to ensure patient wellbeing
Perform administrative tasks in areas which relate to the care of patients, including summaries of patient treatment and the writing of discharge letters.
Train, teach and supervise more junior staff in both critical care and anesthesia.
Management of patients: Examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients
Admission and follow up of patients in the wards for better management until discharge.
Use diagnostic services like the laboratory and X-ray as appropriate.
Administer and prescribe treatment of drugs.
Order and execute various tests and analysis concerning the patients’ health
Perform minor surgeries.
Inoculate and vaccinate patients to immunize them from communicable diseases.
Admit patients and ensure that medical care is provide
Ensure the proper recording and maintenance of medical records by eliciting and recording information about patient’s medical history.
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and surgery
Higher diploma in Anesthesia.
5 Years’ Experience in a busy hospital set up.
Valid Practicing License
Sound knowledge of anaesthetics and procedures.
Ability to organize and prioritize your workload
Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
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