Job Objective/Purpose
Ensure the provision of high quality surgical services by maintaining and keeping the operating room ready for surgeries and assisting in preparing patients for surgery.
Key Responsibilities
Observations – Assist the anesthetist and theatre nurse in the recovery room to accurately take and record Temp., Pulse, Resp., B/P, etc., observe and record other vital signs and report changes or abnormalities in patient condition immediately
Patient management;
Assist with the transfer of patients to theatre in time for operation
Ensure smooth and safe transition of patient back to the ward from Recovery Room / Theatre
Ensure patients needs are met promptly
Ensure patients safety in a clean and tidy environment
Documents and keep patients’ medical information confidential
Equipment management – Ensure all instruments are maintained, scrubbed and functional as per schedule and report any faulty equipment immediately
Maintain and enforce infection control standards per the hospital manual and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable.
Theatre Duties (Intra-Operation)
Set up individual machines for different operations, avail all necessary instruments, sutures/drugs and equipment, and ensure all gases are available before commencement of any operation
Assists the doctors and anaesthetist during the operation per AHC theatre policies
Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs).
Observe and practice high quality of service through effective communication, prompt feedback and escalation of any unresolved issues.
Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.
Ensure adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services
Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor
Personal Specifications
Diploma/Certificate in Theatre Technology from a recognized institution.
At least 2 years’ experience working in a busy environment.
Customer focus and results oriented
Strong interpersonal, communication skills .
Strong team playing abilities
Highly responsive, ethical and responsible
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Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to vacancies@avenuehealthcare.com withthejobposition you are applying for as the subject of the email by 28 th February 2023
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