Anaesthetic Assistant, Operating Room at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Setup, test and calibrate physiological monitors and equipment such as anesthesia machines, airway devices, physiological monitors, infusion devices, nerve stimulators, patient/fluid warming devices and fiber optic bronchoscopes.
• Perform equipment checks as indicated and maintain the checklists.
• Maintain cleanliness of anesthetic equipment.
• Maintain a stock of drug and equipment supplies at anesthesia workstations.
• Liaises with the Unit Manager and the Biomedical engineering on equipment failure.
• Participate in operating theatre’s infection control program.
• Assist the anesthesiologist before, during and after procedure.
• Arrange for transportation of emergency blood samples to the lab and collection of blood products from the blood bank.
• Assist with the transfer of post-operative patients to the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) or Critical Care.
• Maintain a supplies inventory with the Nurse Manager, Theatre.
• Any othe assignment that is deemed appropriate for this level.

Requirements:

• Anesthesia Assistant Course
• Registration and licensure with Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority
• Proficiency in Computer Operations
• Experience in the Theatre is preferred
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability to work with in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent Customer Service Skills