Anesthesiologist
Job Summary
- Evaluating patients’ vital signs, medical histories,
allergies, current medication use, and other risk factors;
- Administering pain relief before, during, and after
medical procedures;
- Monitoring patients’ vital signs during procedures;
- Approving general, sedative, regional, or local
anesthetics;
- Reviewing medical files and lab results;
- Continuing care after surgery to control the level
of pain relief and consciousness
- Communicating continuing care instructions to
specialists and nurses
- Supervising anesthesia assistants and certified
registered nurse anesthetists;
- Informing patients of risks associated with
anesthesia;
- Complying with medical and hospital procedure policy.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Expertise in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway
management, invasive monitoring, renal therapy and mechanical ventilation;
- Competent with Tracheal intubations, intravenous and
central line cannulation, defibrillation and cardioversion, providing
emergency medication, providing resuscitation inclusive of pacing and
pericardiocentesis and care for the patient post resuscitation;
- Compassion, self-motivation and the ability to work
under pressure for long hours;
- Good communication (written and verbal) skills;
- Post Graduate Degree in Anesthesiology from a
recognized institution;
- MBChB or its equivalent holding a valid practicing
license and retention certificate from the Medical Practitioners and
Dentist Council;
- Valid certification in at least either ATLS, ACLS or
BLS certification as applicable;
- Sound Clinical knowledge, critical thinking,
attention to detail;
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a busy hospital
