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Anaesthetic Assistant, Operating Room At Aga Khan University Hospital

Aga Khan University Hospital

Healthcare / Medical full time Nairobi Posted 2 days ago

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​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 othe 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 with in a multidisciplinary team Excellent Customer Service Skills