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Anaesthetic Assistant, Operating Room at Aga Khan University Hospital
Aga Khan University Hospital
September 25, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Responsibilities:
Setup, test and calibrate physiological monitors and equipment such as anesthesia machines, airway devices, physiological monitors, infusion devices, nerve stimulators, patient/fluid warming devices and fiber optic bronchoscopes.
Perform equipment checks as indicated and maintain the checklists.
Maintain cleanliness of anesthetic equipment.
Maintain a stock of drug and equipment supplies at anesthesia workstations.
Liaises with the Unit Manager and the Biomedical engineering on equipment failure.
Participate in operating theatre's infection control program.
Assist the anesthesiologist before, during and after procedure.
Arrange for transportation of emergency blood samples to the lab and collection of blood products from the blood bank.
Assist with the transfer of post-operative patients to the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) or Critical Care.
Maintain a supplies inventory with the Nurse Manager, Theatre.
Any othe assignment that is deemed appropriate for this level.
Requirements:
Anesthesia Assistant Course
Registration and licensure with Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority
Proficiency in Computer Operations
Experience in the Theatre is preferred
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Ability to work with in a multidisciplinary team
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Setup, test and calibrate physiological monitors and equipment such as anesthesia machines, airway devices, physiological monitors, infusion devices, nerve stimulators, patient/fluid warming devices and fiber optic bronchoscopes.
Perform equipment checks as indicated and maintain the checklists.
Maintain cleanliness of anesthetic equipment.
Maintain a stock of drug and equipment supplies at anesthesia workstations.
Liaises with the Unit Manager and the Biomedical engineering on equipment failure.
Participate in operating theatre's infection control program.
Assist the anesthesiologist before, during and after procedure.
Arrange for transportation of emergency blood samples to the lab and collection of blood products from the blood bank.
Assist with the transfer of post-operative patients to the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) or Critical Care.
Maintain a supplies inventory with the Nurse Manager, Theatre.
Any othe assignment that is deemed appropriate for this level.
Requirements:
Anesthesia Assistant Course
Registration and licensure with Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority
Proficiency in Computer Operations
Experience in the Theatre is preferred
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Ability to work with in a multidisciplinary team
Excellent Customer Service Skills