Surgical Aide

Main Duties:

• On surgery days, he/she will be responsible for assisting the scrub nurse in preparing the operating room before and after surgery, assisting the surgeon during surgery, arranging the necessary equipment for procedures and assisting with the maintenance of the surgical inventory:

• On non-surgery days, he/she is jointly responsible for recording, tracking and performing follow-up on all patients scheduled for surgery, before the surgery day.

• He/She will be present on Clinic days to support with Surgical Services & Clinic services as required.

• He/She will be prepared to travel to any sites as required, to assist in Surgical or Clinical assignments as per the request of the Surgical Services Manager.

• The Surgical Aide must be able to respond to both written and oral correspondence regarding changes with surgery, in a timely and accurate manner.

• He / She must be organized, flexible with workdays and time, and has the ability to multitask and work long hours.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Is mission driven, action-oriented & results oriented

• Is honest & ethical

• Is able to manage/coordinate multiple tasks/projects simultaneously

• Is well organised & pays close attention to details

• Is a strong team player

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills

• Is flexible & willing to work long hours, at any location, as required

• Computer literate

Owning a vehicle is an asset

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to prianka.persad@trinidadeyehospital.org