JOB DETAILS:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
To provide operative anesthesia and ensure an efficient, effective and safe procedure for both emergency and elective surgical cases, including pre- and post-operative patient care:

Patient Care
• Contributes to devotional time prior to surgery.
• Follows instructions when given by supervising anesthesia provider.
• Maintains confidentiality of all CURE patient records and only discusses patient data that is pertinent to the involved health care provider.
• Assists in the PACU as needed.
• Protects the patient from harm utilizing proper positioning techniques and is an advocate for the patient’s welfare.

Patient Management
• Assists in preoperative anesthesia evaluation of patients and orders necessary lab work/consultation.
• Reviews preoperative patient chart for pertinent lab work, history and physical, vital sign chart, fluid status and medication sheet.

• Consistently utilizes appropriate monitors and constantly monitors patient intraoperative. Is able to correlate data from monitor to patient’s clinical condition.
• Safely performs induction, maintenance & emergence of general anesthesia.
• Manages the patient airway adequately utilizing the mask, bag-valve mask, intubation, LMA, and other emergency airway procedures.
• Participates in airway management – mask ventilation, laryngoscopy Checks the anesthesia machine, oxygen supply, suction, and is prepared to manage the airway, and insertion of LMAs.
• Accurately manages fluid resuscitation in the pediatric patient.
• Performs and maintains various regional anesthesia techniques.
• Safely transfers the post op patient and accurately reports surgical/anesthesia data to PACU nurse.
• Assesses and implements pain management in the post-operative recovery period
• Identifies actual and potential patient problems that may occur intra & post operatively.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents
• pertinent patient information pre, intra, and post operatively.

Continuous Professional Development Activities
• Displays a willingness to learn new skills, concepts, etc.
• Attempts to keep current in anesthesia by reading anesthesia literature, attending seminars, etc.
• Adequately completes orientation which includes but is not limited to ECG interpretation, monitors, Anesthesia machines, anesthetic drugs unfamiliar to practitioner, policies and procedures of CCHU.
• Maintains records that provide evidence of continuous professional development.
• Seeks opportunities to teach colleagues both clinically and didactically with regards to pediatric advanced life support, anesthesia, & pain management
• Identifies and pursues continuing professional development activities in line with their position and maintains professional records that provide evidence of activities completed.
• Works with one’s supervisor to guide in mentorship and coaching for continual professional growth.

Communication and interpersonal relations ship
• Demonstrates a positive rapport and cooperative work relationship with associates.
• Demonstrates a caring, Christ-like attitude toward staff, patients, and their families.
• Communicates effectively with other disciplines within the facility to ensure a continuum of patient care.

Proficiency
• Reports to shift on time.
• Renders quality anesthesia care regardless of patient’s tribal origin, gender, race, religion, disease process, or financial status.
• Verifies a valid surgical/anesthesia consent has been obtained from the patient (age 18 or older), parent or legal guardian as required by law or institutional policy.
• Maintains competency of anesthesia practice in accordance with professional standards established by the profession.
• Participates in resuscitation of patient when required.
• Keeps an accurate narcotic count and record.

Spiritual Ministry
• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

Occupational Health & Safety Function
• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

Other duties
• Other official related duties that may be assigned by Supervisor.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the Human Resources team.

Academic Qualification
• Must have a higher Diploma in Anesthesia or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired, from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualification
• Registered with Uganda Allied Health Professionals ‘Council

Desirables
• Ability to get on well with the diverse anesthetic work force.
• Good knowledge in the professional of anesthesia
• Good communication skills
• Ability to administer and take instruction.
• Good organizational and supervisory skills.
• Continued self-development in new knowledge and skills to improve safety.