Theatre Technician at Avenue Healthcare

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