Medical Support Specialist
This role involves assisting in the preparation and verification of theatre equipment as per the list and activity. Working alongside a surgical team, you will be required to assist with surgical interventions as directed.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist with the safe transfer of patients within the peri-operative environment, including interdepartmental transfers.
2. Support the positioning of patients and the use of appropriate pressure-relieving aids.
3. Receive specimens from the surgical/anaesthetic team, ensuring correct labelling, packaging, and requisition prior to safe transport to the specimen area.
4. Replenish sterile stocks as necessary, adhering to stock rotation procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and open sterile packs, instrument sets, sundries, and pour lotions.
* Position relevant theatre equipment as needed.
* Assist with the gowning and gloving of theatre and medical staff.
* Clean equipment surfaces, ensuring solutions used conform to infection control policies.