– ANAESTHETIST

Organization: Jabalpur Hospital & Research Centre

Department: Anaesthesia & Critical Care

Reports To: Medical Director / Head of Anaesthesia Department

- Purpose of the Position The Anaesthetist is responsible for providing safe and effective anaesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. The role includes pre-operative assessment, administration of anaesthesia, intra-operative monitoring, and post-operative pain management while ensuring patient safety in accordance with hospital protocols and NABH guidelines.
- Pre-Operative Responsibilities

· Conduct Pre‑Anaesthesia Check (PAC) for all surgical patients.

· Review patient medical history, investigations, allergies and medications.

· Assess anaesthesia risk and ASA classification.

· Explain anaesthesia procedure and obtain informed consent.

· Plan suitable anaesthesia technique (general, regional, spinal, epidural, local or sedation).

- Intra-Operative Responsibilities

· Administer anaesthesia safely according to surgical requirements.

· Continuously monitor vital parameters including ECG, BP, oxygen saturation and ventilation.

· Manage airway including intubation and ventilatory support when required.

· Maintain patient haemodynamic stability during procedures.

· Maintain complete and accurate anaesthesia records.

· Respond promptly to anaesthesia-related complications and emergencies.

- Post-Operative Responsibilities

· Monitor patients in Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

· Manage post‑operative pain and sedation.

· Assess recovery from anaesthesia before discharge from PACU.

· Identify and manage complications such as nausea, vomiting or respiratory depression.

- Critical Care & Emergency Responsibilities

· Provide anaesthesia support in ICU,



Emergency and Labour Room.

· Participate in Code Blue and resuscitation teams.

· Assist in ventilator management in critical care units.

· Manage emergency airway situations.

- Administrative Responsibilities

· Follow hospital policies, NABH standards and infection control guidelines.

· Maintain proper documentation and anaesthesia records.

· Participate in clinical audits, mortality meetings and quality improvement activities.

· Ensure proper functioning and safety of anaesthesia equipment.

· Assist in training junior doctors, nurses and technicians.

- Patient Safety & Quality Responsibilities

· Ensure compliance with WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.

· Follow medication safety protocols.

· Report adverse events and near miss incidents.

· Participate in NABH quality indicators and audits.

- Qualification

· MD / DNB in Anaesthesiology or Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA).

· Valid registration with National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council.

- Experience

· Minimum 1–3 years experience in hospital anaesthesia practice.

· Experience in ICU and emergency anaesthesia preferred.

- Key Skills

· Solid clinical judgement and decision making.

· Expertise in airway management and resuscitation.

· Knowledge of anaesthesia machines, ventilators and monitoring equipment.

· Good communication and teamwork skills.

· Ability to manage emergency and high‑pressure situations.

- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Anaesthesia safety and complication rates.

· Compliance with NABH documentation standards.

· Emergency response time.

· Accuracy and completeness of anaesthesia records.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Consultant Anaesthesiologist (Jabalpur)
🏢 Jabalpur Hospital and Research Centre
📍 Jabalpur