Clint Varghese
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Results-Driven, dedicated and compassionate professional with 9 years of expertise in Cardiothoracic, Vascular surgeries, Interventional Radiology, Urology, ENT, Maxillofacial surgeries, Gynecology, Pediatrics, General surgery, Plastic and Bariatric departments.
Experienced Anesthesia technician in Transplant programs like HEART, LIVER, LUNG, KIDNEY transplant surgeries.
Proficient in assisting Anesthesiologist for difficult intubation scenarios, various Anesthetic procedures like Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia, Nerve blocks, IV Cannulation, Arterial and Central venous cannulation etc.
Committed to consistently delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Part of Cardiothoracic and Transplant programs team.
- Checking and setting up vital anesthetic equipment including anesthesia machines, supplies, monitors and other equipment.
- Communicating with the anesthesiologist to determine individualized and appropriate equipment needed.
- Establishing peripheral intravenous access.
- Assisting and supporting placement of invasive monitoring (e.g. Central venous access)
- Under the direct supervision and prescription of an anesthesiologist, preparing anesthesia medication
- Assist with intubating and maintaining the patients airway.
- Support patient positioning, make sure that patients are positioned in such a way not to cause discomfort or injury during the procedure.
- Assist with monitoring and maintaining patients vital signs.
- Advocate for anesthetized patient at all times
- Assist with the safe transfer of patients to post-operative care units,intensive care units and other areas.
- Run QC's, patient tests and analyses result from POCT devices;such as Glucometer, ABG, ACT and TEG.
Anesthesia Technician
Global Medical Solutions Hospital Management
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisting Anesthesiologist for providing various Anesthesia techniques, Difficult intubation scenarios, Central venous cannulation, Arterial line insertion, PA catheter insertion, Intubation in peripheral area like Trauma, Emergency, CT, MRI, Endoscopy room, and Intensive Care Units.
- Monitoring Anaesthetized patients during surgery and transportation.
- Prepares the anesthesia equipment's and machine work station during surgical procedures, including calibrating, cleaning and ensuring all necessary equipments and supplies are available.
- Manage the pharmacy and drugs used for anesthesia including preparing and administrating medications to patients, maintain accurate records also ensure that are properly stored and correctly disposed.
- In charge of inspecting and arranging anesthesia equipment, including anesthesia machines, monitors, breathing circuits and IV Lines.
- Maintain a clean sterile environment in the Operating room, including cleaning and sterilizing the equipments with standard safety precautions.
Anesthesia Technician
Medeor 24x7 Hospital
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided support in Anesthesia procedures for routine and complex surgical procedures to include Orthopedics, Urology, Obstetrics and gynecology, ENT, Faciomaxillary, Vascular, Bariatrics, Plastics, Neuro and Trauma for both pediatric and adult patients.
- Prepared and maintained patient monitoring devices and anesthesia workstations before during and after anesthesia.
- Provided equipment maintenance and servicing such as cleaning, assembling, calibrating and testing, troubleshooting, requesting, and recording of inspections and maintenance.
- Operated a variety of pneumatic, mechanical and electronic equipment used to monitor, evaluate and manage the patient undergoing anesthesia.
- §Assist anesthesia physicians for insertion pf invasive monitoring lines, Arterial and CVP.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment in accordance with Health Department and hospital regulations and guidelines. Ensured that all infection control protocols were followed.
- Worked in On call and rotational shift schedule for weekends and emergency surgeries according to the Technician supervisor.
- Responsible for ordering the disposable anesthesia consumables and makes sure stocks are adequate in anesthesia store room.
Anesthesia Technician
Lisie Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked as Anesthesia Technician Supervisor
- Overseeing and leading a team of Anesthesia Technicians providing guidance, support and training ensure efficient and high quality delivery of Anesthesia support services.
- Responsible for scheduling the duty rota of Anesthesia technicians.
- Assists the anesthesiologist and surgical team during surgical procedures by monitoring vital signs, manage the airway and ensures that patient remains safe.
- Responsible for inspection and preparation of various equipments essential for anesthesia procedures.
- Involved in preparing and handling medications for Anesthesia and ensuring preparation and availability of intravenous fluids also.
- Focused on maintaining quality control and compliance by ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and hospital policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anaesthesia And Critical Care Technology
Lisie College of Allied Health Sciences
Kochi, Kerala, India01.2014
Lisie College of Allied Health Sciences
Kochi, Kerala, India01.2011
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Emergency response
- Anesthesia induction assistance
- IV Cannulation
- Inventory management
- Patient monitoring
- Team collaboration
CERTIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support(BLS) from American Heart Association.
- Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, UAE Licence
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Global Medical Solutions Hospital Management
02.2018 - 01.2022
Anesthesia Technician
Medeor 24x7 Hospital
03.2016 - 02.2018
Anesthesia Technician
Lisie Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Anaesthesia And Critical Care Technology
Lisie College of Allied Health Sciences
Lisie College of Allied Health Sciences
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