Job Description

About the job

Please submit your CV and Saudi License at dallahrecruit.services@gmail.com

Role Purpose

Within the limits of his/her delineated clinical privileges, to manage patients for whom he/she is responsible for providing the highest level of clinical care and expertise in pre-operative assessment including pre-Anesthesia consultations and visits, Anesthesia management of intra-operative and post-operative care, under supervision of consultant in full compliance to Dallah Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Takes full responsibility for monitoring and care of patients (that is compassionate, appropriate & effective) attending his/her allocated Anesthesia Clinics for preoperative assessment.
2. General Anesthesia for major, moderate and minor surgeries for adults and children.
3. Provides consultation and administer anesthesia with the full range of Anesthesia methods and techniques.
4. Maintains high-level professional performance according to Hospital standards.
5. Provides technical advice and guidance to Anesthesia technicians and nursing staff and as required provides orientation / training in new techniques and procedures.
6. He should supervise the work, performance and efficiency of the work & duties of Anesthesia technicians during his duty hours or on-call.
7. Interview patients scheduled for surgery to assess and develop an Anesthesia care plan and to establish rapport and allay fear and apprehension.
8. Sees patients post operatively to evaluate and document recovery from Anesthesia, to assess complications and make recommendations as indicated.
9. Keeps current with new procedures and techniques in the field of Anesthesia.
10. Stands on-call duty as assigned by Chief Anesthesia for emergency surgery, obstetrics and/or medical procedures.
11. To evaluate patients in the Accident and Emergency Room at the request of A/E Room Physicians.
12. Provides on-call coverage on a rotation basis. When on-call, the specialist must be physically present at all times to respond to the requests of the physicians / nurses to evaluate patients.
13. Writing clinical notes related to anesthesia in patients’ medical records as per the hospital policy.
14. Demonstrates interpersonal & communication skills that establish & maintain professional relationships with patients, families, co-workers & other members of healthcare team.
15. Able to demonstrate both understanding of contexts and systems in which health care is provided and ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care.
16. Able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and improve patient care practices
17. Demonstrates cost-conscious care including avoiding the overuse and misuse of diagnostic tests and treatment.
18. Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, understanding & sensitivity to diversity & responsible attitude towards other staff and patients
19. Develops and co-ordinates the Quality Improvement. Program within his/her area of responsibilities.
20. Participate in patient and family education to help patients and families to better understand and participate in their care and make well informed care decisions.
21. Performs any other duties within the range of his/her professional knowledge and skills as directed by the Head of Anesthesia or the Chief of Medical Staff.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Industry / Domain

Healthcare

Necessary Knowledge and Experience

Essential: Minimum of 3 years since acquisition of

essential postgraduate qualification.

Education and Certification Requirements

Essential:

• Basic Medical Degree from a recognized accredited institution.
• MSc or equivalent in the specialty.
• SCFHS License in Anesthesiology as Registrar.

Skills

Essential: Able to perform all general Anesthesia techniques. Able to perform local analgesia techniques. Special Anesthesia techniques (pediatrics, neuro, cardiothoracic with direct supervision by Anesthesia consultant)

Desirable:

• Ability to speak, read and write Arabic and English.
• Knowledge in Computer Application

Attitude

• Strong Work Ethic
• Compassionate and approachable
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Adaptability
• Honest and Integrity
• Punctual
• Self-Motivated
• Self-Confidence
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality

Conditions

• This job description will become effective from the date
• signed by the Chief of Medical Staff.
• This job description shall be subject to periodic review and may be changed at any time, in consultation with the employee.