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.

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, SpO₂, NIBP/IBP, ETCO₂, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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, SpO₂, NIBP/IBP, ETCO₂, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.