Examine the patient one day before the operation, confirm the patient's fitness for anesthesia through consultation with specialized physicians, and perform necessary tests.
Instruct the nursing staff on preparing the patient for the operation day, including premedication, fasting periods, and monitor the patient's medications, such as blood pressure and diabetes medications.
Inspect anesthesia equipment and all anesthesia-related medications and collect necessary anesthesia tools.
Receive the patient upon entering the operating room, review the patient's file for any contraindications to surgery, and prioritize surgical cases.
Monitor vital signs before administering anesthesia and document them in the anesthesia report.
Monitor the patient during the operation, administer fluids, replace blood loss, and document this in the medical file.
Document all complications that occur during anesthesia, such as difficulty breathing and cases of respiratory arrest, and record them.
Supervise the patient's recovery and assess the level of consciousness before sending the patient to the ward.
Supervise the resuscitation room in the emergency department and ensure its readiness.
Supervise anesthesia and resuscitation devices in the hospital and report their readiness.
Monitor artificial respiration devices, follow up on the patient, and issue written orders to the anesthesia technician to monitor artificial respiration devices.
Train hospital staff on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Participate in meetings and provide information and statistics in the field of anesthesia and resuscitation.
Participate in the requisition of medicines, medical supplies, and necessary equipment for the anesthesia department.
Participate in solving technical and administrative problems, updating work in the department, and introducing safer anesthesia methods.
Cover night shifts within the department and the hospital according to a predetermined schedule.
Supervise qualified resident anesthesia staff/anesthesia technicians, and train them in departmental treatment methods, in addition to evaluating their performance.
Coordinate with other hospital departments in cases of disasters and mass casualties and contribute to developing an emergency plan.
Coordinate with surgical doctors for necessary surgical operations with patient safety given priority.
Coordinate with surgical doctors in developing a list of surgical operations that can be performed under limited technical resources in the Azraq hospital.
Participate in preparing statistical reports/studies in the anesthesiology specialization (number of operations, complications, etc.).
Provide recommendations to identify the department's needs for medical staff, devices, medical equipment, and the need for training courses.
