Posted on: Thu 17-01-2019

SUMMIT ORTHOPAEDICS is a startup company dedicated to providing cutting edge solutions to bone and joint problems

Job Description:

We are looking for a competent nurse/ physician to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.

They need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety. Being compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal candidate goes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies.

 

Responsibilities:

• Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns
• Gather all supplies needed for the operation
• Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized
• Position and prepare patient on operating table
• Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation
• Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies
• Evaluate patient in postoperative phases
• Adhere to safety standards and precautions
• Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned
• Assessing patients prior to surgery and alleviating their concerns
• Gathering all supplies needed for the operation
• Assuming responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized

·         Communicate with physicians, LPNs, radiologists and other medical professionals

·         Track and maintain medical supply inventory along with other staff members

 

Full-time role will include providing a full range of duties including:

• Proven experience as operating room nurse (circulating and scrub)
• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
• Outstanding organizational ability
• A great team player with excellent communication skills
• Cool tempered with emotional and physical stamina. 

 

MIN QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor's Degree/HND

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements
Applicants must have:

• Have a Bachelor degree in Nursing,
• Resident in Lagos.

APPLY TO: [email protected]

Closing date: JANUARY 25th, 2019.

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