Technician – Anaesthesia

The Aga Khan University Hospital(AKUH) is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 Off-Campus Hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

You will be expected to:

• →arrange all the necessary equipment and drugs required before and during anaesthesia procedures
• →assist anaesthesiologist through the anaesthesia procedure including monitoring, induction and intubation of patients
• →clean and sterilise anaesthesia instrument and equipment
• →assist anaesthesiologist with transporting and monitoring patients
• →communicate with ward, reception, recovery, and blood bank as instructed
• →maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot the anaesthesia equipment according to instructions and the protocols of equipment manuals
• →stock anaesthesia supplies and drugs in all operating and delivery suites.

You should have:

• a Matriculation with pre-medical background and Intermediate in any discipline while having completed Diploma in Anaesthesia from a reputable institution will be preferred
• at least one year of relevant experience
• basic knowledge of the common anaesthetic procedures under general anaesthesia, including appendectomy, lap and dye cystoscopy, LSCS etc
• good understanding of basic anatomy/physiology and OR terminologies, and ability to identify surgical instruments
• good understanding of sterilization and disinfection procedures
• ability to handle work pressure and good communication skills and

• willingness to work in shift duties and at different locations.

   

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.