Anesthetic Officer job at CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda
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Posted date: 2024-Jul-16
Location: Mbale
Vacancy title: Anesthetic Officer [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Consulting , Category: Healthcare ] Jobs at: CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, July 30 2024 Duty Station: Within Uganda , Mbale, East Africa Summary Date Posted: Tuesday, July 16 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda Learn more about CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda jobs in Uganda
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.
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