Duties and responsibilities of Theatre Nurses

• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plan
• Conducts pre- and post-operative education.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Takes and monitors patients’ vital signs.
• Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed Provides basic, bedside care.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Prepare operating room for patient/procedure.
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology well-being throughout the care continuum.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the theatre In charge

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• The candidate should be in Possession of a Diploma in Nursing.
• Theatre nursing experience for at least two years in a busy theatre.
• Higher Diploma in Preoperative nursing

Job Title:      THEATER TECHNOLOGIST

Job Summary:

She/he is responsible for maintaining and keeping the operating room ready for surgeries. Assists in bringing the patients to the operating room and handles the operations before and surgery as per accepted standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains and keeps the operating room and ensures everything is running smoothly before the conduct of surgery.
• Cleanse and disinfect surgical instruments and or equipment after surgeries.
• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment’s for autoclaving/sterilization per protocol
• Might also be required to prepare the area of the patient’s body that is beig operated on by cleaning or shaving the area maintains and keeps all surgical tools sterile and orderly.
• Maintains and keeps all equipment clean and functional.
• Order and maintain necessary supplies in the operating room.
• Prepares the patients before and after surgery by washing and disinfecting the area for surgery
• Prepare necessary equipment and instrument prior to procedure / surgery.
• Assists in bringing the patient to the operating room.
• Prepare the patient before and after surgery by washing and disinfecting the area for surgery.
• Prepare necessary equipment and instrument prior to procedure / surgery.
• Assists in bringing the patient to the operating room.
• Attends to the needs of the patients while inside the operating room.
• Assist surgeon during the procedure; under the direction of a surgeon, passes instruments that are utilized during an operation.
• Assist nursing staff in keeping patient safe during the procedure by assisting RN with the application or restraints and following the recommended protocol.
• He/she might be required to cut sutures, control breathing equipment, and sterilize and restock the operating room after surgery.
• Takes care of any specimens obtained for testing following laboratory procedures by deliver specimens to the laboratory dispose of waste that is removed during an operation.
• Provides assistance to the surgical team and coordinates very closely with the doctors, nurses and laboratory staff.
• Clean and disinfect operating room area after each procedure / surgeries.
• Reports any defective equipment and instrument for repair or replacement.
• Assist other staff in discharging patient as needed.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the theatre In charge. 

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Advance or Certificate in Theater Technology

Experience: 1 year Experience as a Theater Technician.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Drop your CV to the HR office or email jobs@coptichospitals.org Deadline for application is 21st   November 2019!!  Late applications will not be accepted!!!!

Job disclaimer and notification

Coptic Hospital does not charge/accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.