Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Observations
a. Assist the anesthetist and the nurse in the recovery room to accurately take and record Temp., Pulse, Resp., B/P
b. Observe other vital signs & report changes in patient condition immediately.
c. Immediately reports abnormalities the Theatre Nurse and documents on the patient file.
2. Patients Care
a. Assist with the transfer of patients to theatre in time for operation.
b. Ensure smooth and safe transition of patient back to the ward from Recovery Room / Theatre
c. Ensure patients’ needs are met promptly.
d. Ensure patients safety in a clean and tidy environment.
e. Communicate courteously and professionally.
f. Documents and keep patients’ medical information confidential.
3. Theatre Duties (Intra-Operation)
a. Avail all necessary instruments, sutures/drugs and equipment.
b. Assists the doctors and anesthetists during the operation per AHC theatre policies.
c. Ensure calm and order at the time of operation.
d. Setting up individual machines for different operations.
e. Report immediately in case of a faulty machine to the Nurse In- Charge
f. Ensures all gases are available before commencement of any operation.
4. Post Operative Care
a. Ensure clear airway and proper patient positioning.
5. Infection - Control
a. Observe sterility methods during operations.
b. Practice proper methods of infection control.
c. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of disinfectants used.
d. Ensure proper cleaning and disinfection of the theatres after every procedure.
e. Ensure proper waste disposal per Avenue Hospital standards.
6. Equipment
a. Ensure all instruments are scrubbed and oiled as per schedule.
b. Ensure all the sets are up to date while packing.
7. 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