The Junior Anaesthetist will assist the senior anaesthesia team in providing safe and effective anaesthetic care to patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures. The role involves pre-operative assessment, peri-operative patient monitoring, administration of anaesthesia under appropriate supervision, post-operative care, and participation in emergency and critical-care services.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct pre-operative assessment and review patients' medical history, investigations, allergies, medications, and anaesthetic risk.
- Assist in developing and implementing appropriate anaesthesia plans under the supervision of a senior anaesthetist.
- Administer general, regional, and local anaesthesia as permitted by training, competency, and hospital protocols.
- Establish and maintain intravenous access and assist with airway management, including intubation and extubation.
- Monitor patients continuously during procedures, including ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, capnography, temperature, and other relevant parameters.
- Recognize and promptly manage peri-operative complications and emergencies under senior supervision.
- Assist with resuscitation and emergency procedures, including basic and advanced life-support measures as appropriate.
- Provide post-operative monitoring and pain management in the recovery area.
- Participate in acute pain management and advise on appropriate analgesic techniques under supervision.
- Maintain accurate anaesthesia records, medication charts, consent documentation, and patient notes.
- Ensure safe preparation, checking, handling, and administration of anaesthetic drugs and equipment.
- Check and maintain anaesthesia machines, airway equipment, monitors, emergency drugs, and resuscitation equipment.




- Follow infection-control, patient-safety, medication-safety, and hospital policies at all times.
- Communicate effectively with surgeons, nursing staff, intensivists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in on-call, emergency, and night-duty services as required.
- Attend departmental meetings, clinical audits, teaching sessions, and continuing qualified-development activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional, ethical, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification recognized by the relevant medical authority.
- Postgraduate qualification/training in Anaesthesiology (MD/DNB/Diploma) preferred or as required for the position.
- Valid medical registration with the appropriate medical council.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS) certification may be preferred.

Skills & Competencies

- Sound knowledge of anaesthetic principles and peri-operative medicine.
- Competence in basic airway management and intravenous access.
- Ability to recognize and respond to anaesthetic and peri-operative emergencies.
- Good clinical judgment and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Commitment to patient safety, documentation, and clinical protocols.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, nights, and emergency duties.

Key Performance Areas

- Patient safety and quality of anaesthetic care
- Appropriate monitoring and documentation
- Timely response to emergencies
- Compliance with clinical and hospital protocols
- Effective teamwork and communication
- Safe use and maintenance of anaesthesia equipment
- Patient satisfaction and continuity of care

📌 Junior Anaesthetist (Bengaluru)
🏢 International knee and Orthopaedic Centre
📍 Bengaluru