The Junior Anesthetist is responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring patient vital signs before, during, and after surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. With 2 years of foundational experience, the ideal candidate possesses solid clinical competency in standard general and regional anesthesia techniques, handles elective cases with minimal supervision, and assists senior consultants with complex, high-risk, or emergency procedures. This role demands strong quick-decision capabilities, high attention to detail, and seamless collaboration within the multi-disciplinary surgical team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Operative Assessment & Preparation

* Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthetic check-ups (PAC) and review patients' medical histories, current medications, allergy profiles, and lab reports.
- Evaluate patient physical status classifications and assess fitness for surgery.
- Formulate tailored anesthesia plans under the guidance or supervision of senior consultants.
- Educate patients and their families regarding the anesthesia plan, potential risks, and post-operative expectations to obtain informed consent.
- Check and calibrate anesthesia machines, ventilators, monitors, and intubation equipment prior to every case, ensuring a sterile and safe setting.

1. Intra-Operative Anesthesia Management

* Administer general, regional (spinal/epidural), monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and local anesthesia using appropriate techniques.
- Establish secure intravenous access and manage advanced airway protocols, including endotracheal intubation and laryngeal mask airway insertion.
- Maintain continuous vigilance over patient vital signs (ECG, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, end-tidal CO2, and temperature) throughout the procedure.
- Safely adjust anesthesia delivery, fluid balance,



and medication dosages in response to patient status changes.
- Promptly identify intra-operative complications and initiate corrective actions, escalating to senior team members when necessary.

1. Post-Operative Care & Recovery

* Manage the emergence and smooth reversal of anesthesia.
- Safely transfer patients to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU), providing comprehensive handoff reports to the nursing staff.
- Monitor patients in the immediate post-operative period, managing acute pain, nausea, vomiting, or hemodynamic instability.
- Complete accurate, real-time documentation of the entire anesthetic course in patient medical records.

1. Emergency & On-Call Coverage

* Respond to emergency codes, trauma cases, and resuscitation efforts across the hospital (e.g., Emergency Department, ICU, Labor & Delivery).
- Perform emergency airway management and stabilize critically ill patients.
- Participate in the department’s rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Skills and Competencies

- Clinical Skills: Proficiency in basic and advanced airway management, peripheral nerve blocks, spinal/epidural anesthesia, and basic central venous line placements.
- Crisis Management: Ability to maintain absolute calm and make rapid, accurate clinical judgments during high-stress emergency situations.
- Technical Proficiency: Adept at operating modern anesthesia workstations, infusion pumps, fiberoptic scopes, and point-of-care ultrasound machines.
- Interpersonal Communication: Exceptional communication skills to build quick rapport with anxious patients and collaborate efficiently with surgeons, nurses, and technicians.
- Attention to Detail: High degree of precision in drug calculations, charting, and physiological monitoring.

Pay: From ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Anesthetist (Kochi)
🏢 VG SARAF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
📍 Kochi