The Theatre Assistant prepares and maintains the operating theatre, sterilises instruments and supports the surgical team during procedures at a district health facility.
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Nakaseke District Local Government
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare the theatre, trolleys, instruments and supplies before surgery.
- Sterilise instruments and maintain aseptic technique during procedures.
- Assist the surgical and anaesthetic team during operations.
- Clean and disinfect the theatre after each procedure and dispose of waste safely.
- Maintain theatre registers, instrument inventories and consumable records.
- Report equipment faults and shortages to the in-charge promptly.
- Support patient positioning, transfer and post-operative care where required.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Certificate in Theatre Techniques, Nursing Assistance or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Experience in a theatre or clinical setting is an advantage.
- Knowledge of sterilisation and infection prevention practices.
- Physically fit for theatre duties and shift work.
Skills & Competencies:
- Aseptic technique and sterilisation discipline.
- Attention to detail.
- Teamwork with surgeons, nurses and anaesthetic staff.
- Reliability under pressure.
- Integrity and confidentiality.
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