Anaesthetic Assistant, Operating Room
Job type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
Location
Nairobi
Deadline
Oct 7
Job description & requirements
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
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