About this role
Duties and responsibilities:
Ensure the operation room is prepared for the surgery, with all operating room equipment maintained in good condition and functioning properly
Assist the surgeons during surgery, and coordinate with surgical technicians
Assist the anaesthetist before, during and post-surgery
Responsible for sterility of the operating room maintaining high standards of infection control
Observing the patient during a surgical procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique
Implementing aseptic techniques at all the time
Providing emergency equipment and supplies throughout when required
Collaborate efficiently and effectively with multidisciplinary team
Cleaning or directing the cleaning and sterilization of contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies and re-sterilizing unused supplies
Cleaning of the operating room and clinical waste management after each Operation
Contribute to Departmental and Facility logistic management and administration as required.
Participate fully in Departmental and Facility training and exercises. Support the delivery and administration of such training as required.
Participate fully in Departmental and Facility Quality and Assurance activities. Support the delivery and administration of such Q & A activities.
Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in ODP with current registration/licence to practice
At least 5years formal work experience as an ODP / Theatre nurse
Current ACLS/ALS certification
Medical currency, i.e. proven record of working as an ODP in their hospital setting within the last twelve (12) months prior of a deployment to the Mission, demonstrating involvement in at least 3 days a week, on average, during this period.
Key Skills:
Excellent communication skills
Excellent IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems
Fluency in English
Essential Capabilities:
Ability to work calmly and effectively under high-stress work conditions
Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team, with clinical and non-clinical personnel