Physician Assistant at Summit Orthopaedics

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