General Duties
• Consult with and keep the Surgery Supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems. May assume the responsibility for department in the absence of the Surgery Room Supervisor.
• Receive assignments from Surgery Supervisor and Medical Director
• Review caseloads
• Check humidity in surgery room and adjust as required
• Check patient records
• Gather all records needed for day’s case load
• See the essential equipment and supplies for surgical procedure are in operating room and coordinate with other staff in placement
• Check the floor conductivity
• Assist patients into surgery room
• Place patient in operating table and position patient
• Assist in transferring the patient from operating room to waiting area safely
• Assist surgeon with procedures
• Observe sterile techniques
• Ensure the team complies with Infection control and Health & Safety manuals
• Ensure patient consents are complete and signed appropriately prior to commencement of the procedure
• Arrange supplies, instruments, solutions and special equipment on instrument table and tray for maximum efficacy in handling and anticipation of surgeon’s needs as indicated by type of procedure
• Ensure appropriate instruments are readily available to the surgeon at all times
• Keep instruments sterile and in proper position
• Clean, pack and sterilize instruments
• Discard used sharps and ensure safe disposal of medical waste
• Supervise Staff nurses when required
Skills
Job Summary• Ensure the smooth running of the surgery room and prioritize adherence to surgery protocols while delivering patient service that matches the clinics mission.• You will support the surgery room supervisor and the surgeons by ensuring all resources are prepared and made available in time for surgery.• You will also ensure that all conditions for conducting a safe procedure are met before every surgery. Educational Responsibilities • Attends required meetings in service education program • Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations • Trains & supervises new recruits Quality Control• Comply with established nursing standards, implement and maintain established center policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, environmental safety and infection control• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve objectives and maintain good employee and public relationship• Be proactive and report non-conformance and opportunities for improvement Qualifications / skills required: • Bachelor in Science in Nursing or equivalent • Certified in CPR • Experience, at least 3 years • Experience in Ophthalmology is desirable • Experience in Operating room as surgical scrub and circulating nurse desirable • Experience in MS office and sending of emails etc desirable Reports to: • Medical Director • Surgery Room Supervisor
Job Details
Job Location
Muscat, Oman
Company Industry
Medical Clinic; Other Healthcare Services
Company Type
Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role
Medical, Healthcare, and Nursing
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Monthly Salary Range
Unspecified
Number of Vacancies
2
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
Years of Experience
Min: 3 Max: 19
Degree
Bachelor’s degree / higher diploma