Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients’ expectations through our core offerings: Recruitment and Selection, Outsourcing, Training and Development. To accomplish these we leverage creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Cardiac Surgeon Assistant
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cardiac Surgeon Assistant to support the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon in the assessment, surgical management, and postoperative care of patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preoperative assessment and preparation of patients.
- Review clinical records, investigations, imaging, and laboratory results.
- Assist the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon during cardiac surgical procedures.
- Prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures.
- Support postoperative patient care in collaboration with the Cardiac ICU and clinical teams.
- Monitor patients and promptly escalate complications when identified.
- Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary cardiac case discussions.
- Maintain accurate clinical and surgical documentation.
- Support clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, and service development.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies.
Requirements
- MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree or relevant surgical qualification.
- Current professional registration, practising licence, and relevant professional certification.
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant clinical or surgical experience.
- Proven experience working within a structured healthcare environment.
- Experience in cardiac surgery, critical care, perioperative services, or other specialized healthcare settings is highly desirable.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and technical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in an operating theatre and multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Good understanding of perioperative and postoperative patient care.
- Strong commitment to patient safety, professionalism, and continuous learning.
- Candidates with relevant experience in biomedical engineering or other specialized healthcare/technical environments may also be considered, where applicable to the position.
- Qualified local and expatriate candidates are welcome to apply.
Application Closing Date
14th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: [email protected] using “Cardiac Surgeon Assistant – Port Harcourt” as the subject of the email.
