Anaesthetic Assistant, Operating Room

Introduction:

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nursing Manager, OR/Theatre.

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 other 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 within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent Customer Service Skills