Job Summary
A reputable private hospital situated in the Central Region-Ghana requires the services of a Physician Assistant – Anaesthesia
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
2 years
Job Description
Responsibilities
Assist anesthesiologists in monitoring of patients, including electrocardiogram (EKG), direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas, hematocrit, or routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure or heart rate.
Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.
Respond to emergency situations by providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.
Collect and document patients’ pre-anesthetic health histories.
Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devices.
Monitor and document patients’ progress during post-anesthesia period.
Collect and document patients’ pre-anesthetic health histories.
Verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases.
Administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
Qualification and Requirements:
Degree in Medicine (essential).
Applicants must be able to handle common major surgeries adequately.
Applicants must be in good standing with Medical and Dental Council with not less than two (2) years working experience.
Salary:
Negotiable with other fringe benefits.
Interested and qualified applicants should send CV's to **********
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