Key Duties & Job Responsibilities

• Strictly apply all specific sterilization and hygiene protocols and security rules, proactively seek 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 surgeon, cut sutures, apply dressing, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

• Dispose off surgical wastes safely in accordance with IPC protocols and procedures.

• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working condition by using in accordance with the user manual, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert 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.

• Forecasting and ordering for theatre supplies in conjunction with the rest of the theatre team.

• Any other responsibilities as maybe 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 inter-personal interpersonal