Expires 4 days from now
Theatre Assistant
part-time
Gulu,
Gulu District,
Uganda
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Job Summary
Responsible for preparing and sterilizing theatre equipment, instruments and surfaces according to hygiene standards and procedures to ensure high quality of care and safe environment for the patients and fellow health workers
Job Details
• 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.
Requirements
• 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
About Company
C-Care - Uganda (IMC)
C-Care is a leading provider of medical care in Mauritius, Uganda, and Madagascar. From our world-class facilities to our cutting-edge treatments, we strive for excellence and compassion in everything we do at C-Care, from the care we provide to the way we treat our patients and their families. We employ only the most qualified medical staff, use the latest technology and equipment, and follow strict standards of safety and cleanliness. Our goal is to provide our patients with the best possible experience, from the moment they walk through our doors until the moment they leave our care. At C-Care, we believe that healthcare is about more than just treatment and cure. It is about caring for the whole person – mind, body and spirit. That is why our approach to healthcare is based on the philosophy of compassion, which means treating our patients and their families with kindness, understanding and respect.