Technician

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Department: Anaesthesia

Designation: Assistant Technician

Experience: preferably over 0-2 years of exp.

Qualification : Dip in Anesthesia Technology/ Dip in OT Technology/ BSc Anesthesia Technology/PGDOTT

Reporting to: HOD

Level: 2

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About NH:

Narayana Health, one of India's largest and World's most economical healthcare service providers is set to emerge as a global industry model for its ability to reconcile quality, affordability, scale, transparency, credibility and sustainable profitability. From 300 beds hospital in 2001, Narayana Health has grown to a 6900 beds healthcare conglomerate in 2014 with 26 hospitals present in 16 Cities within the country and also has International Presence in Cayman.

NH has been known for its cost- cutting approach and ranked 36th among World's 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Companies in 2012. NH has also been a proud recipient of Frost & Sullivan India Healthcare Excellence Awards 2012 in the category Healthcare Service Provider Company of the Year and FICCI Health Care Excellence Award 2012 for Addressing Industry Issues.

Job Purpose:

To prepare and maintain anaesthetic equipment for operating theatres and clinics, and assist anaesthetists during anaesthetic procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

- Set up, check and maintain anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment

- Order and prepare medical supplies for anaesthesia

- Discuss medical procedures with patients and check whether they have any medical conditions that could cause problems under anaesthesia

- Assist the anaesthetist to insert breathing tubes and intravascular lines in patients

- Assist the anaesthetist to administer anaesthesia to patients

- Monitor patients and their vital signs before, during and after procedures

- Maintain documentation before, during and after surgery

- Assist with basic life support and post-operative care

- Assist the anaesthetist in emergencies.

Candidate Requirements:

- good communication and people skills

- attention to detail

- able to work under pressure

- good technical, measurement and computer skills

- organised and methodical

- able to cope with the physical demands of the job.