Clinical Associate - Anaesthesiology

A Clinical Associate - Anaesthesiology is a medically qualified practitioner who works under the supervision of senior anaesthetists, specialists, or consultants to manage patient care across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Review patient medical histories, conduct physical examinations, and evaluate diagnostic data (labs, X-rays) to determine fitness for anaesthesia.
• Pre-Operative Care: Prepare patients for surgery, participate in pre-op planning, and counsel patients on the anaesthesia process.
• Peri-Operative Support: Assist senior consultants and specialists in the operating theatre (OT), manage patient monitoring, and help administer or oversee sedation and anaesthesia as directed.
• Post-Operative Care: Monitor patient recovery in the post-anesthesia care unit, manage immediate post-op complications, and provide pain management support.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate with surgeons, nurses, and critical care teams to ensure safe, continuous patient flow and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Medical Degree: Must hold a basic medical qualification (such as an MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical experience post-internship or housemanship.
• Licensure & Certification: Must be a practicing, bona fide medical practitioner with required national licensing and language proficiency credentials.
• Supervision: Works under direct or indirect supervision depending on department protocols and experience level, escalating complex clinical situations to the lead consultant.