Theatre Technician at Avenue Healthcare

Mission

• To provide high quality care that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Observations

• Assist the anesthetist and the nurse in the recovery room to accurately take and record Temp., Pulse, Resp., B/P
• Observe other vital signs & report changes in patient condition immediately.
• Immediately reports abnormalities the Theatre Nurse and documents on the patient file.

Patients Care

• 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.
• Communicate courteously and professionally.
• Documents and keep patients’ medical information confidential.

Theatre Duties (Intra-Operation)

• Avail all necessary instruments, sutures/drugs and equipment.
• Assists the doctors and anesthetists during the operation per AHC theatre policies.
• Ensure calm and order at the time of operation.
• Setting up individual machines for different operations.
• Report immediately in case of a faulty machine to the Nurse In- Charge
• Ensures all gases are available before commencement of any operation.

Post Operative Care

• Ensure clear airway and proper patient positioning.

Infection - Control

• Observe sterility methods during operations.
• Practice proper methods of infection control.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of disinfectants used.
• Ensure proper cleaning and disinfection of the theatres after every procedure.
• Ensure proper waste disposal per Avenue Hospital standards.

Equipment

• Ensure all instruments are scrubbed and oiled as per schedule.
• Ensure all the sets are up to date while packing.

Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

• Certificate in Theatre Technicians
• Not less than 2 years’ experience as a Theatre Technician
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail.