Anesthesia Technician

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check anesthesia machines, ventilators, monitors, suction apparatus, and gas supply systems before procedures.
• Assist anesthesiologists during general, regional, and local anesthesia administration.
• Prepare airway equipment, intubation trays, IV lines, syringes, emergency drugs, and monitoring devices.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs during procedures under supervision.
• Ensure proper sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of anesthesia instruments and reusable equipment.
• Maintain anesthesia carts, emergency crash carts, and OT inventory.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and report malfunctions immediately.
• Assist in invasive procedures such as arterial lines, central lines, and difficult airway management.
• Ensure availability of oxygen cylinders, soda lime canisters, and essential anesthesia supplies.
• Support patient positioning and transportation before and after procedures.
• Follow infection control protocols, biomedical waste management, and patient safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of equipment checks, maintenance logs, and inventory records.
• Assist during emergency and trauma cases whenever required.
• Coordinate effectively with surgeons, OT nurses, ICU staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Anesthesia Technology or Operation Theatre Technology.
• Certification in BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred.
• Relevant experience in OT or anesthesia department preferred.