Afroz Rahiman

Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology graduate with focused clinical training and hands-on exposure in transplant, neurosurgical, and cardiac anaesthesia — the core areas of clinical specialization. Skilled in assisting during high-risk and complex surgical procedures, invasive haemodynamic monitoring, difficult airway management, and emergency response, with consistent adherence to patient safety and infection-control standards. Recognized for calm, precise performance under pressure, strong clinical judgment, and effective coordination with surgeons and anaesthesiologists across multidisciplinary OT teams.

BLS-certified, evidence-based, and committed to continuous learning — ready to deliver reliable, high-acuity perioperative support from day one.

Anaesthesia & OT Technology Trainee — Transplant, Neuro & Cardiac OT (Primary Focus) at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal (2025-01 – Present)

• Assisted anaesthesiologists during induction, maintenance, and emergence of anaesthesia across multi-organ transplant, cardiac, and neurosurgical cases, simultaneously gained experience in all kinds of specialty and surgeries — the central focus of this clinical placement.
• Prepared, checked, and troubleshot anaesthesia workstations and drug trolleys ahead of complex and high-risk surgeries.
• Delivered direct support in transplant procedures, including advanced invasive monitoring, patient positioning, and strict sterile technique.
• Assisted during cardiac and neurosurgical procedures requiring precise haemodynamic monitoring and rapid response to intraoperative changes.
• Supported central line, arterial line, and femoral venous line insertions, and assisted with difficult airway and intubation management.
• Maintained a strict aseptic OT environment and ensured 100% WHO Surgical Safety Checklist compliance across assigned cases.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary surgical teams during emergency airway management and rapid-response situations.
• Assisted in ICU patient transfer and post-operative recovery care following major transplant, cardiac, and neuro cases.

Anaesthesia & OT Technology Trainee — General & Emergency OT at TMA Pai Rotary Hospital, Karkala, Karnataka

Clinical Placement

• Assisted with anaesthesia drug preparation, emergency equipment readiness, and airway device management across general, emergency, and trauma OT cases.
• Monitored vital signs (ECG, NIBP, SpO₂, ETCO₂) throughout surgery and supported ventilator management.
• Gained additional clinical exposure across ENT, Urology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, alongside rotations in ICU and CSSD.

BSc in Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology – Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE, Manipal (2022-01 – 2026-12)

Higher Secondary – St. Cecily's Composite PU College (2019-01 – 2022-12)