Clinical Associate- Anesthesia

onduct pre-anesthetic evaluations including assessment of medical history airway and relevant investigations Identify and report potential anesthesia-related risks to the consultant Ensure that patients are optimized for anesthesia in collaboration with surgeons and physicians Obtain and verify informed consent for anesthesia as per hospital policy 2 Intraoperative Management Assist consultants during general regional and local anesthesia for elective and emergency surgeries Prepare and check anesthesia machines airway equipment monitoring devices and drugs before each case Monitor and record vital parameters ECG SpO NIBP IBP ETCO temperature urine output etc throughout the procedure Assist in induction maintenance and reversal of anesthesia under consultant supervision Manage fluid therapy transfusions and intraoperative emergencies promptly Maintain accurate anesthesia records and drug usage logs 3 Postoperative Recovery Care Handover patients safely to the post-anesthesia care unit PACU or ICU Monitor recovery from anesthesia pain control airway management and vital stability Identify and manage immediate postoperative complications e g airway obstruction hypotension nausea Ensure adequate postoperative analgesia and communicate with the pain management team as needed 4 Critical Care Emergency Support Participate in the management of critically ill patients in the ICU under anesthesiology or critical care supervision Respond promptly to Code Blue resuscitation calls performing BLS and ACLS as required Assist in intubation central venous line insertion arterial cannulation and other emergency procedures 5 Administrative Academic Duties Maintain daily OT lists case records and equipment checklists Ensure availability and sterility of anesthesia drugs airway devices and emergency equipment Participate in departmental teaching sessions audits and morbidity-mortality meetings Contribute to departmental quality assurance patient safety and accreditation e g NABH JCI compliance Support the training of interns nursing staff and technician teams in basic anesthesia care and safety protocols onduct pre-anesthetic evaluations including assessment of medical history airway and relevant investigations Identify and report potential anesthesia-related risks to the consultant Ensure that patients are optimized for anesthesia in collaboration with surgeons and physicians Obtain and verify informed consent for anesthesia as per hospital policy 2 Intraoperative Management Assist consultants during general regional and local anesthesia for elective and emergency surgeries Prepare and check anesthesia machines airway equipment monitoring devices and drugs before each case Monitor and record vital parameters ECG SpO NIBP IBP ETCO temperature urine output etc throughout the procedure Assist in induction maintenance and reversal of anesthesia under consultant supervision Manage fluid therapy transfusions and intraoperative emergencies promptly Maintain accurate anesthesia records and drug usage logs 3 Postoperative Recovery Care Handover patients safely to the post-anesthesia care unit PACU or ICU Monitor recovery from anesthesia pain control airway management and vital stability Identify and manage immediate postoperative complications e g airway obstruction hypotension nausea Ensure adequate postoperative analgesia and communicate with the pain management team as needed 4 Critical Care Emergency Support Participate in the management of critically ill patients in the ICU under anesthesiology or critical care supervision Respond promptly to Code Blue resuscitation calls performing BLS and ACLS as required Assist in intubation central venous line insertion arterial cannulation and other emergency procedures 5 Administrative Academic Duties Maintain daily OT lists case records and equipment checklists Ensure availability and sterility of anesthesia drugs airway devices and emergency equipment Participate in departmental teaching sessions audits and morbidity-mortality meetings Contribute to departmental quality assurance patient safety and accreditation e g NABH JCI compliance Support the training of interns nursing staff and technician teams in basic anesthesia care and safety protocols Qualifications Experience MBBS from a recognized medical institution Postgraduate qualification in Anesthesiology DA DNB MD preferred MBBS with anesthesia experience may be considered for junior roles Valid registration with State National Medical Council BLS and ACLS certification mandatory 1-3 years of experience in anesthesia ICU or perioperative care preferred Skills Competencies Strong understanding of anesthesia techniques and pharmacology Competence in airway management ventilator handling and monitoring systems Ability to manage perioperative emergencies calmly and efficiently Good communication and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary environment Attention to detail accountability and patient-centered approach Working Conditions Rotational duty shifts including night weekend and emergency on-call duties Work in operating theatres ICUs endoscopy suites radiology and pain clinics as required Exposure to infectious materials anesthetic gases and high-stress situations with appropriate safety protocols Expected to maintain professionalism confidentiality and ethical standards at all times