About the Role
Cedarcrest Hospitals is a premier specialist medical center located in Abuja, Nigeria, dedicated to providing world-class healthcare comparable to global standards. We are currently looking for a skilled and compassionate Theatre Assistant to join our dynamic surgical team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our operating theatres, directly contributing to successful patient outcomes in specialties ranging from orthopaedics to neurosurgery.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare the operating theatre for surgical procedures by setting up sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist surgeons and surgical nurses during operations by handing instruments and maintaining a sterile field.
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of surgical consumables and report any shortages to the supervisor.
- Ensure the safe handling, cleaning, sterilization, and proper storage of all surgical instruments post-surgery.
- Transport patients to and from the theatre suite in a safe, professional, and reassuring manner.
- Comply with all hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.
- Relevant professional qualification in healthcare support, nursing, or a related medical field.
- Previous working experience in a surgical or hospital theatre environment is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of aseptic techniques, sterilization processes, and surgical safety protocols.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with medical staff.
- Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure, fast-paced emergency and surgical environments.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous medical training.
- Working alongside highly skilled local and international medical specialists.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other staff welfare benefits.