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  • Posted: Feb 6, 2019
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Summit Orthopaedic Hospital is a single specialty hospital located in the ever busy city of Lagos.
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    Physician Assistant

    Physician Assistant job description

    We are looking for a competent a Physician Assistant 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. If this sounds like a match for you, get in touch.

    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
    • Diploma in community health and a valid license. 

    MIN QUALIFICATION:

    Diploma in community health

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    • Resident in Lagos,
    • 2+ years’ experience as a Physician Assistant or in a similar role

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send CVs to summitortho@yahoo.com

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