Anaesthetic Technician II at Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited

Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited was founded in Abuja in January 2008 and was formerly known as Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics. Within a few years, the hospital expanded its scope of practice into a full-fledged private multispecialty hospital. The core vision of the organisation is to provide world-class healthcare services to patients in Nigeria, West Africa, and globally.

With hospitals located in both Abuja and Lagos, our services accommodate over one hundred (100) beds and provide services and facilities such as emergency / trauma center, a helipad, major radiology diagnostic center, a prosthetic manufacturing plant, an oxygen manufacturing plant, modular surgical operating theatres, cardiac catheterization unit and several other facilities that make for a modern multispecialty hospital.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Anaesthetic Technician II

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Anaesthetic Technician II is responsible for preparing, calibrating, and cleaning anaesthesia equipment.
• The technician will perform aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control.
• They are in charge of making sure all equipment is safe to use on patients and free of any unhealthy bacteria.
• The Anesthetic Technician supports other members of the anesthesia care team. They may be called upon to transport a patient to the operating room.
• Their primary responsibilities will be in setting-up and preparing equipment and medications per the direction of the Anesthesiologist.
• The Anaesthetic Technician II will also be responsible for assisting in special procedures and provide support for complex surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Provides anaesthesia technician services to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed anaesthesia care provider designated by the client facility, in accordance with state regulations.
• Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, orders/stocks and maintains routine anaesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Maintain anaesthesia medications, supplies and equipment according to needs and schedules.
• Cleans, organizes and maintains anaesthesia workroom, supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain patient monitoring devices and anaesthesia delivery systems pre, intra and post anaesthesia and with consideration and knowledge of age-specific issues related to meeting the needs of the various patient groups.
• Perform basic trouble shooting for monitors and equipment and reports defective equipment and equipment malfunctions appropriately/immediately.
• Maintain established departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Documents and maintains preventative maintenance and quality records.
• Assists with transport of patients and laboratory specimens as necessary.
• Performs all job duties of an Anaesthesia Technician I.

Qualifications

• Anaesthetic Technician Diploma
• Certification – Anaesthetic Technician Certificate
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter
• Proficient with Healthcare Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2020.