Cath Lab Technician at Avenue Healthcare

Job Objective/Purpose

To provide safe and competent general quality care to patients. Treat patients with dignity, respect their privacy and be involved in the decision making related to their care. Always maintaining safe practice and safe environment for the patient.  

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Surgical services in accordance with Cath lab Operating Room competency standards. 
• Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis in the Cath. lab.  
• Responsible for managing the quality care within the Cath. lab by observing and assisting the team in creating and maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. 
• Takes-care of instruments through checking, cleaning, oiling, reprocessing and storage of instruments as per policy guideline.
• Timely reporting, and follow-up of nonfunctional equipment\instrument to the manager. 
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. 
• Practices proper methods of infection prevention and control such as disinfection, observing sterility methods and proper waste disposal
• Assist with transfer of patients in time for operations, and safe transition back to recovery room/ward 
• Ensure patients needs are met promptly, and  ensure patients safety in a clean  and tidy environment
• Works together with cardiologists, nursing team, surgical and anesthetic team during procedures as per hospital protocol
• Ensure all gases and equipment are well set before procedures, ensure clear airway and proper positioning 
• Observe vital signs and report abnormalities in patient condition promptly

Person Specification

• Valid BLS and ACLS Certification.
• Diploma in Theatre Technician
• At least two (2) years’ working experience in a similar position
• Working experience in Cath lab setting/ a certificate in patient attendance will be an added advantage
• Mentorship Training is preferred