Posted on: Mon 27-10-2025

Eye Foundation Hospital (Operated by Summit Healthcare Hospital Ltd) is the leading eye care hospital in Nigeria with a vision to eliminate avoidable blindness in Nigeria and Africa. For over three decades, we have been at the forefront of delivering excellent and quality eye care through a network of primary, secondary, and tertiary eye care centers across Nigeria. We are a one-stop-shop for eye care with a wide range of comprehensive services of international standards offered by well-trained professionals with state-of-the-art equipment and environment. Renowned for our unwavering dedication and commitment to quality, we take pride in our esteemed reputation as a trusted and reputable healthcare institution.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Anesthetic Technician / Nurse

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Consultant Anesthesiologist

 

Job Summary

• The Anaesthetic Technician’s main responsibility is to do patient support and monitor vital signs post-surgery to ensure smooth and quick recovery post-surgery and ensure the wellbeing of patients.

Responsibilities  

Before Surgery:

• Prepares equipment needed for the patient to safely undergoAnesthesia
• Assisting in setting up theanesthetic machine
• Preparation ofintravenousdrugs
• Assisting in preparing a range of devices to maintain the patient's airway (e.g.laryngeal masks, endotracheal tube)
• Communicating with the patient when they arrive at the operating theatre
• Preparation of Anesthetics checklist protocols
• Establishing and securing an airway under the supervision of the Consultant Anesthesiologist.
• Making sure that patients are positioned in such a way as NOT to cause discomfort or injury during their procedure.

During Surgery:

• Monitoring and maintaining patients'vital signs
• Collection and analysis of patient (blood) samples.
• Acquiring and administering transfusion fluids and equipment.
• Work closely under the supervision of the Consultant Anesthesiologist.

After Surgery:

• Waking the patient after the surgery.
• Removing airway devices.
• Transferring patients to post-operative care units
• Care and maintenance of critical tools.

Qualifications

• A Certificate in Anesthetic Technology from a reputable university teaching hospital.
• At least 2 years of work experience in the same role
• A good knowledge of peri-operatives is required for the role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good technical and measurement skills.
• Organized and methodical.
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job.

Application Closing Date

26th November, 2025.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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