Senior Resident - Anaesthesia

Role & responsibilities

Preoperative assessment:

• Anesthesia administration:

  Initiating and managing anesthesia in the operating room, selecting appropriate anesthetic agents and techniques based on the patient's condition and surgical procedure.

• Patient monitoring:

  Continuously monitoring vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and oxygen saturation during surgery, making necessary adjustments to anesthetic depth as needed.

• Airway management:

  Performing tracheal intubation and managing the airway during surgery, including airway maintenance and emergency interventions if required.

• Pain management:

  Implementing strategies for effective pain control during and after surgery, including regional anesthesia techniques when appropriate.

• Postoperative care:

  Overseeing patient recovery in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), monitoring vital signs, managing potential complications, and providing pain relief as needed.

• Emergency response:

  Recognizing and effectively managing anesthesia-related complications like hypotension, arrhythmias, and unexpected bleeding.

• Teaching and supervision:

  Guiding and instructing junior residents and nursing staff on proper anesthesia techniques, patient care practices, and crisis management.

• Documentation:

  Maintaining detailed patient records, including pre-operative assessments, anesthetic plan, intraoperative notes, and post-operative care details.

• Clinical research:

  Participating in research projects related to anesthesia practices and patient outcomes, including data collection and analysis.

Senior resident's role:

• Independent decision-making:

  Ability to make informed decisions regarding anesthetic management based on patient assessment and clinical situation.

• Strong clinical skills:

  Proficiency in various anesthetic techniques, airway management, and monitoring modalities.

• Communication skills:

  Effective communication with surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Leadership qualities:

  Providing guidance and mentorship to junior residents while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Preferred candidate profile

MBBS

MD- Anesthesia

Perks and benefits

In Campus accommodation

All other benefits & incentives as per SRMS Trust policy