Theatre Assistant

C-Care IMC is hiring a Theatre Assistant responsible for preparing and sterilizing theatre equipment, instruments, and surfaces according to hygiene standards and procedures to ensure a high quality of care and a safe environment for patients and fellow health workers.

Department: Nursing
Reports To: Nursing In-Charge
Location: Not specified
Brief Job Summary

Key Duties & Job Responsibilities

• Strictly apply all specific sterilization and hygiene protocols and security rules, proactively seeking advice and clarification from the anesthetic officer about the specific protocols to follow in each specific case.
• Sterilize all surgical equipment and instruments and prepare surgical trolleys for the operation.
• Assist the surgical team before, during, and after the operation as required.
• Assist in preparing patients for surgery, explaining procedures, and transporting patients between ward and operating room.
• Scrub, mask, and gown the surgical team.
• Pass surgical instruments to the surgeon, cut sutures, apply dressings, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Dispose of surgical wastes safely in accordance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols and procedures.
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working condition by using it in accordance with the user manual, performing cleaning and minor maintenance, and alerting the supervisor in case of malfunction.
• Ensure that medical practice is conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and C-CARE code of conduct.
• Forecast and order theatre supplies in conjunction with the rest of the theatre team.
• Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specifications
Qualifications

• A certificate in theatre techniques from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Practitioner’s Council.
• Must have a valid practicing license.

Years of Experience

• At least two (2) years of relevant experience.

Skills Required to Perform the Job

• A good command of the English language.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Willing to adhere to and implement the C-CARE rules.
• Good interpersonal skills.