Senior Anesthesia Therapist

Job Summary: Perform a variety of moderate to complex duties related to assisting the Anesthesiologist / Resident pre, intra and post operatively in the provision of anesthesia care in the operating rooms (OR) and outside OR as well as maintaining supplies and equipment needed for this task. Support the mission and vision of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and of the Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Department. Essential Functions / Task Groups A. Patient Centered Care Duties: Assist physicians in the provision of different types of anesthesia (general, moderate/deep sedation and regional anesthesia) inside and outside the OR as well as pain management. Perform the anesthesia services (intubation, administer medication, Intravenous (IV) insertion, suctioning, blood gas, blood activated clotting time testing etc...) and carry out invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic patient monitoring under the medical supervision of the Anesthesiologist. Prepare anesthetic equipment, medications and supplies as per physician order and according to standard operating procedures. Provide assisted ventilation during transport from Operating Room to other units. Assist in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as well as administer medications and help in tracheal intubation as per physician order. Replace and release residents in OR when needed and provide handover to post anesthesia care nurses. Assess, analyze, and evaluate adequacy and response of the patient's condition before transferring to a post operative unit. Assist in difficult airway management such as fiber optic, video laryngoscope intubation or other techniques. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor. B. Equipment and Supplies Management: Check anesthesia machines and accessories used in the department on a daily and/or shift basis as well as check for completeness of anesthesia carts & document on checklist as per department recommendations. Identify and report equipment malfunctioning as well as clean and disinfect supplies and equipment daily and in between cases. Maintain supplies and medications and ensure availability, accuracy and safety of narcotic ad psychotropic medications as well as monitor and document charging. C. Administrative Duties: Assist in Educating and training Anesthesia Therapists on various equipment in the department as assigned by supervisor and contribute to the orientation program of new employees. Critical Competencies: Client Focus Achievement Orientation Initiative Communication Skills Safety & Health Management Resource Management Problem Handling team Skills Technical Expertise Knowledge: Assigned to cases that require a level of experience that is commensurate with skills at the discretion of the Anesthesiologist Specialized knowledge in anesthesia principles, practices, agents and equipment Specialized knowledge of structure, function and care of all components of anesthesia delivery systems Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related sciences. Certifications: BLS, Drug & ACLS Certification Experience: 3-5 years of experience as Anesthesia Therapist at AUBMC or 5-7 years of experience in a similar healthcare setting. Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of experience as Anesthesia Therapist at AUBMC or 5-7 years of experience in a similar healthcare setting Languages: Minimum Languages: Arabic and English (IET >/= 500) Computer Skills: Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications and other software as needed for the job. REPORTING CHANNEL / SUPERVISORY CHANNEL Reporting to 1st Level: Anesthesiology Supervisor Reporting to 2nd Level: Chairperson of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Department Supervisory Channel: JOB CHARACTERISTICS Physical Effort: Moderate Physical Effort Work Schedule: Shift Basis and/or On-Call Working Conditions: Exposed to patient element