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Cardiac And Echo Technician

Job Objective/Purpose

Provide safe and high-quality Cardiac and Echo services in line with the hospital policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac and echo procedures. 
• Considering the age-specific physiological, emotional and cognitive needs of the patient. 
• Perform pre-procedure assessment reviewing patient history and physical examination. 
• Formulate a nursing care plan to address patient care goals and ensure an excellent outcome. 
• Act as the team lead during cardiac and echo procedures 
• Prepare procedure room for the patient. 
• Perform a pre-procedure safety checklist to ensure patient safety. 
• Document patient care activities and outcomes as per policies and procedures. 
• Ensure continuity of patient care during the post procedure phase with an effective handover. 
• Develop promotions and publicity for the cardiac and echo services in collaboration with the marketing department. 
• Uses equipment and departmental resources appropriately. 
• Assists central scheduling with the accurate scheduling of patient appointments. 
• Covers on-call schedule as assigned following departmental procedures. 
• Maintains equipment, including cleaning and disinfecting according to departmental IPC procedures and processes. 
• Identify problems with equipment and notifies appropriate resources for diagnosis and repair and assist with evaluation of new equipment. 
• Ensure financial objectives of the cardiac and echo Service are met by; a. Managing costs within budget.
  • b. Timely and accurate billing. 
  • c. Ensuring an invoice rejection rate of less than 1 percent by enforcing exclusions, guaranteeing the necessary pre-authorizations and proper documentation and following through with the credit control team. 
• Patient satisfaction and confidentiality: a. Ensure patient satisfaction through quality of care, communication and collection of feedback from patients as determined in the KPI using the standardized patient satisfaction tools.
  • Always maintain client/patient privacy and confidentiality 
• Provide monthly reports to the line manager and senior hospital management on the performance of the cardiac & echo Services. 

Personal Specifications

• Diploma in Nursing, Clinical Medicine or equivalent medical training
• Certificate in Echocardiography
• Up-to-date BLS, ACLS, ATLS Certificate
• At least 2 years’ experience in Cardiac Echo and other Diagnostic
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer focus

Unit Manager – Special Clinic 

Job Objective/Purpose

Responsible for ensuring quality care within the unit and must adhere to Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, protocols, procedures and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• The Unit Manager will perform the following people management duties as guided by Avenue HR policies and in coordination with the HR Department;
  • Efficient staffing – Liaise with the Nursing Services Manager/HR to ensure optimal staff levels including reallocation of staff depending on staffing needs, as well as efficient use of overtimes and locums.
  • Identify training gaps and liaise with the Nursing Services Manager/HR to facilitate training.
  • Regular staff engagement and monthly staff meetings with documented evidence of attendance eg. minutes
  • Reward, recognition and discipline – Ensure that deserving staff are recognized/rewarded and disciplinary action (with proper cause) is undertaken without undue delay and per defined policies
  • Ensure staff are well groomed; have their respective uniform, name tags etc
• Ensure that the unit has the following required resources;
  • Collaborate with the NSM/HR to ensure that there is an updated locum pool
  • Ensure proper inventory of the available equipment on a daily basis and ensure that they are in good working condition. Report any malfunction to Bio-Medical Technician/NSM.
• Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth through;
  • Offering quality care to patients and ensuring good relationship with stakeholders
  • Ensure financial objectives are met by managing costs within budget, timely and accurate billing of drugs and services. Ensure an invoice rejection rate of below 3 percent by ensuring that proper pre-authorisations and documentation has been done.
• Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to.
  • Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity
  • Fully implement internal audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits.
• Read, understand and be conversant with all systems, policies and procedures as outlined in the Hospital Manual especially policies pertaining to provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge procedures, nurses’ reports, ward equipment and supplies, emergency protocols etc.
• Review and act on quality indicator reports
• Ensure all sentinel incidents/events are recorded and reported within 24 hours using the provided tools
• Maintain and enforce infection control standards per the hospital manual and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable.
• Supervise and offer mentorship to patient attendants and nurses per their job description
• Engaging the multi disciplinary team actively during ward rounds and receive handover reports from the outgoing nurse on shift
• Ensure proper and detailed documentation of patient notes and review; consulting with fellow clinicians, consultants when need be.
• Ensure that all diagnostic requests (lab and radiology) have patient’s clinical information.
• Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs) (patient identification, effective communication, safety of high alert medication, ensure correct site procedure and surgery, reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections, reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls)
• Provides patient and family education/teaching applicable to the patients medical condition. Discusses patient concerns and answers questions relevant to care.
• Ensure prioritization of patient needs in a documented nursing care plan.
• Keep emergency trolley organized for easy use during resuscitation, drugs and supplies are well stocked, damaged equipment is removed promptly. A checklist should be kept and updated on the 1st and 16th of every month.
•  Ensure that doctors/consultants are updated on patient’s progress and critical values in a timely manner
• Provides leadership in improving patient care, maintaining standards of care, directing and teaching personnel in a variety of setting.
• Ensure that all invasive nursing procedures are done under aseptic technique
• Compiling monthly unit reports by 1st of every month.
• Compiling government reports and submitting them by 2nd of every month
• Ensure all the relevant consultants have explained procedures and have obtained consent
• Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Participate in emergency response
  • Drug administration;
  • Ensure adherence to the 10 rights of drug administration (right patient, medication, dosage, route, time, documentation, client education, assessment, evaluation and client refusal of treatment)
  • Ensure that all new drug orders are submitted to pharmacy promptly and STAT doses given within 30 minutes
  • Ensure D.D.A. drugs are safe and register is kept properly per unit requirements
  • Ensure all unused drugs are refunded immediately
  • Ensure all verbal prescriptions should be signed within 24 hours by the respective doctor.
  • Ensure all treatment sheets have information on drug allergies
• Client satisfaction (patient, consultants and others)- ensure client satisfaction through optimal quality of care, effective communication, timely feedback and escalation of unresolved complaints/concerns, and demonstrate follow-up and improvement.
• Covering the hospital as and when required.
• Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description

Personal Specifications

• Diploma in Nursing, Clinical Medicine or equivalent medical training
• Certificate in Echocardiography
• Up-to-date BLS, ACLS, ATLS Certificate
• At least 2 years’ experience in Cardiac Echo and other Diagnostic
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer focus

Resident Radiologist

Job Objective/Purpose

Provide and ensure quality Radiology services within the Avenue group in line with the company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend to walk in and referred patients who present to the Radiology Department
• Offer radiology consultancy to all the doctors in Avenue Group.
• Consult and collaborate with other clinical departments to develop, review, and ensure adherence to radiology protocols and standards to ensure proper and accurate radiological diagnosis and treatment. 
• Ensure quality of radiological images and reports and images providing diagnostic support for all clinical departments. 5. Ensure accurate and proper records of radiological investigations are kept. 
• Ensure timely and accurate review and reporting of radiological investigations 
• Communicate and discuss radiological investigations and the results thereof with other physicians in support of clinical decision making. 
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to staff in the diagnostic imaging department. 
• Identify professional development gaps and ensure implementation of appropriate professional development, Continuous Medical Education and mentorship to colleagues to build capacity and exposure to best practice 
• In liaison with the Medical Services Manager, set, monitor and evaluate key performance indicators for the radiology department and ensure alignment with the Avenue Group strategic plan. 
• Manage the radiation exposure to radiology staff to ensure that it remains within the recommended maximum limits. 
• Participate actively in the supervision and organization of the radiology department.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and morbidity and mortality meetings as required.
• Participation in incident reporting, root cause analyses, clinical audit and Quality Improvement Plans as required
• Maintain a positive work attitude and foster team work.
• Ensure patient satisfaction through quality care, confidentiality, communication, feedback, escalation and demonstrated follow-up of patient’s concerns.
• Support marketing activities and promote adoption of new radiological services to foster growth of the department.
• Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to.
  • Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity
  • Timely review and implementation of audit recommendations
• Ensure adequate knowledge of all Avenue policies, procedures and systems.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.

Personal Specifications

• Specialist recognition in Radiology
• Master of Medicine in Radiology
• 2 years’ experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Result Oriented
• Customer focus

Radio Sonographer

Job Objective/Purpose

Perform diagnostic imaging procedures in line with the hospital policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend to walk in and referred patients who present to the Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Processing and printing of quality and appropriate images to assist in diagnosis.
• Ensuring availability and optimum utilization of consumables for cost effectiveness.
• Producing timely and accurate results in line with Imaging SOPs
• To ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done before they are carried out.
• Accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to imaging procedures
• Counseling of patients and next of kin about the procedure and obtain consent.
• To provide high quality care and services and maintaining the professional ethics.
• Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the hospital policies.
• Performs calibration and routine preventive maintenance on imaging equipment per the established procedures and protocols.
• Safeguard and provide basic maintenance and safety of imaging equipment in the facility.
• Report daily to the Branch Manager on the status and usage of radiology equipment, and radiology supplies
• Track and report equipment downtime
• Track and report equipment usage
• Daily monitoring of stock levels to ensure no stock outs and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager for new orders.
• Maintain imaging records, ensure filing of patient records and tests results to comply with the legislative regulations.
• Tracking and check patient images and correct reports from the radiologists.
• Ensure daily shift handover report.
• Advice on appropriate and/or additional imaging procedure to aide in diagnosis.
• Active participation in monthly departmental meetings
• Always Maintaining the patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

Personal Specifications

• Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiography or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• 2 years working experience in a similar position.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail.
• Result Oriented
• Customer focus

Endoscopy Nurse

Job Objective/Purpose

Provide safe and high-quality endoscopy services in line with the hospital policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs endoscopy procedures with endoscopists.
• Considering the age-specific physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of the patient.
• Perform pre-procedure assessment reviewing patient history and physical examination.
• Formulate a nursing care plan to address patient care goals and ensure an excellent outcome.
• Coordinate planned nursing care with other healthcare team members.
• Act as the team leader during endoscopy procedures
• Prepare procedure room for the patient.
• Perform a pre-procedure safety checklist to ensure patient safety.
• Document patient care activities and outcomes as per policies and procedures.
• Ensure continuity of patient care during the post procedure phase with an effective handover.
• Develop promotions and publicity for the endoscopy services in collaboration with the marketing department.
• Uses equipment and departmental resources appropriately.
  • Assists central scheduling with the accurate scheduling of patient appointments.
  • Covers on-call schedule as assigned following departmental procedures.
  • Maintains equipment, including cleaning and disinfecting according to departmental IPC procedures and processes.
  • Identify problems with equipment and notifies appropriate resources for diagnosis and repair and assist with evaluation of new equipment.
• Ensure financial objectives of the Endoscopy Service are met by;
  • Managing costs within budget.
  • Timely and accurate billing.
  • Ensuring an invoice rejection rate of < 1% by enforcing exclusions, guaranteeing the necessary pre-authorizations and proper documentation and following through with the credit control team.
• Patient satisfaction and confidentiality:
  • Ensure patient satisfaction through quality of care, communication, and collection of feedback from patients as determined in the KPI using the standardized patient satisfaction tools.
  • Always maintain client/patient privacy and confidentiality
• Provide Monthly reports to the line manager and senior hospital management on the performance of the endoscopy Services.

Personal Specifications

• BSc. Nursing or KRN, KRCHN
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Must have a valid practicing license from the Kenya Nursing council.
• At least two years of experience in endoscopy procedures, including Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP and Bronchoscopy
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer focus

Method of Application

Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to vacancies@avenuehealthcare.com with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 7th September 2023.