Senior Resident/Attending Consultant - General Anesthesia

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-operative Assessment

• Evaluate surgical patients during pre-anesthesia check-ups (PAC).
• Assess ASA grading, anesthesia risk, and optimize co-morbidities.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia procedures.

2. Intra-operative Anesthesia Management

• Administer general, regional, or monitored anesthesia as appropriate.
• Monitor and manage airway, vital signs, fluids, and anesthesia depth.
• Ensure safe positioning of patients and prevent intra-operative complications.
• Supervise induction, maintenance, and recovery of anesthesia.

3. Post-operative & Recovery Care

• Monitor and manage patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Handle post-operative pain, nausea, airway concerns, or hemodynamic instability.
• Prescribe and oversee post-op analgesia plans (PCA, epidural, etc.).

4. Critical Care & Emergency Support

• Provide anesthesia and airway management during trauma resuscitation, cardiac arrests, or emergencies.
• Support ICU team in ventilator and sedation management (especially for Attending Consultants).

5. Procedures & Skills

• Perform:
• Endotracheal intubation, spinal/epidural anesthesia, central/arterial line placement
• Ultrasound-guided regional blocks (if trained)
• Sedation and monitoring for non-OR procedures (MRI, endoscopy, etc.)

6. Academic & Training Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and nursing staff.
• Attend departmental academic sessions, case reviews, and journal clubs.
• Contribute to clinical audits, research, or publications.

7. Compliance & Safety

• Adhere to anesthesia protocols, surgical safety checklists, and infection control guidelines.
• Ensure documentation of anesthesia records, drug usage, and adverse events.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Required Qualification:
• MD / DNB in Anesthesiology from a recognized institution
• Registration:
• Valid NMC / State Medical Council registration
• Experience:
• Senior Resident: 0–3 years post-PG experience
• Attending Consultant: 3–5+ years of independent experience in OR, ICU, or critical care settings

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of general and regional anesthesia techniques
• Competence in airway management and emergency resuscitation
• Familiarity with anesthesia machines, monitors, and life-support equipment
• Teamwork and collaboration with surgeons, OT staff, and ICU teams
• Good communication with patients and families regarding anesthesia plans and risks