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Medical Teams International
CLOSEDTheatre Assistant
Kampala, Uganda
Closing: Apr 30, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 11, 2024 (2 months ago)
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Responsible for 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.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
Certificate in Theatre Techniques is required
Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
Valid practicing license is required
2 years of experience in a similar role is required
Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage
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
Responsibilities
Responsible for 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.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
Certificate in Theatre Techniques is required
Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
Valid practicing license is required
2 years of experience in a similar role is required
Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage
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
Strictly apply all specific sterilization and hygiene protocols and security rules; proactively seek advice and clarifications from the Anaesthetic Officer about the specific protocols or procedure to follow in each specific case
Sterilize 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 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
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per MTI policy
Other duties as assigned
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