Theatre Assistant job at Medical Teams International

JOB SUMMARY

This position contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International by sterilizing and preparing theatre equipment, instruments and surfaces according to hygiene standards and procedures to ensure high quality of care and safe environment for the patient.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning, disinfecting and Sterilization of all surgical instruments and equipment and prepare surgical trolleys for operation
• Assist the surgical team before, during and after operations as requested
• Assist in preparing patients for surgery, explaining procedures and transporting patients between ward and operating room
• Scrub, glove, mask and gown the surgical team
• Pass surgical instruments to surgeon, cut sutures, apply dressings and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Dispose of surgical waste safely in accordance with IPC procedures and protocol
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Safely handles, properly stores, and accurately documents use of medical narcotics in compliance with regulatory SOPs.
• Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICICATIONS

• Certificate in Theatre Techniques is required
• Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
• Valid practicing license is required

EXPERIENCE

• 1 years of experience in a similar role is required
• Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of instrument sterilization
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) protocol

Skills:

• Skilled in applying dressings and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis
• Good communication skills, with good command of spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Physically fit with ability to move patient from operating table to trolley
• Ability to take action without waiting to be told what to do
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Ability to follow IPC protocol
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent use of a personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
• Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder depending on the role.
• Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move heavy items
• Seldom to occasionally positions oneself to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.

• Cleaning, disinfecting and Sterilization of all surgical instruments and equipment and prepare surgical trolleys for operation
• Assist the surgical team before, during and after operations as requested
• Assist in preparing patients for surgery, explaining procedures and transporting patients between ward and operating room
• Scrub, glove, mask and gown the surgical team
• Pass surgical instruments to surgeon, cut sutures, apply dressings and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Dispose of surgical waste safely in accordance with IPC procedures and protocol
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Safely handles, properly stores, and accurately documents use of medical narcotics in compliance with regulatory SOPs.
• Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

• Skilled in applying dressings and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis
• Good communication skills, with good command of spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Certificate in Theatre Techniques is required
• Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
• Valid practicing license is required