HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, OPERATION THEATRE

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Johor; On-site; MYR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad in Malaysia seeks an Operations Assistant to support nursing and theatre services. You will perform basic nursing care, assist in OT routines, and ensure cleanliness and safety throughout the unit.

You will coordinate with nurses, transport patients, maintain supplies, assist sterile services, and participate in meetings. Certification as a healthcare assistant is preferred, focusing on patient comfort, hygiene, and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.
• Experience in operating theatre or sterile services is advantageous.
• Strong focus on patient safety, hygiene, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care aligned with hospital goals.
• Notify nursing leaders of situations affecting quality of care.
• Take unit reports at shift start and assist as directed by Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse.
• In Operation Theatre: clean and sanitize areas, inspect supplies, transport patients, assist anaesthetist, and maintain sterility.
• Assist trained staff with patient comfort, safety, nutrition, hygiene, transfers, and dressings.
• In Central Sterile Supply: receive, distribute, clean, inspect, label, and prepare sets; manage cleanliness and inventory.
• Attend service meetings and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Patient comfort

Safety and hygiene

Education

Certified healthcare assistant

Job description

1.Provide basic nursing care that aligns with the vision, mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the nursing services and the hospital.

2.Notify the nursing leaders of any situations that impact the quality of care.

3.Obtain unit report and assignment at the beginning of each shift and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse.

4.Daily routine in Operation theatre:

• Perform thorough cleaning each morning, including sanitizing operating tables, lamps, and others.
• Inspect supplies and gas cylinders to ensure their safety and guarantee well-stocked anesthesia machine.
• Transport patients from the ward, transporting the patient to the induction room, and assisting the patient until they are evaluated by an anesthetist.
• Transport patients to the operating room and assist in their safe lifting onto the operating table.
• Provide assistance to the anesthetist, adjust the operating light according to the surgeon's instructions, and consistently maintain the sterility and cleanliness of the operating theatre.
• Transport the patient to the recovery room and assist in their comfort.
• Conducts regular nursing rounds to assess patients’ needs and communicate with them and their families.
• Perform cleaning of the floors, operating tables, walls, and lamps, as well as disinfection of the operating theatre (OT) and scrub room after each procedure.
• Conduct weekly cleaning of the entire unit to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Keeps the unit, store, fridge and its facilities clean and tidy.
• Collect pharmacy and surgical supplies from pharmacy and the store as required to maintain adequate stock levels for operations.
• Answer phone calls and relay messages.
• Attendants to patients call the bell promptly.
• Ensure portable oxygen continuous supply for emergency needs.

5.Assists the trained staff in various aspects:

• Carried out of basic nursing care, such as patient comfort, safety, nutrition, hygiene, transfer, dressing, intravenous lines, catheterization, etc.
• Cleans and disinfects the trolley and instruments after use and stores them properly.
• Records the daily charges for the items used in the unit and updates the patients’ charges accordingly.
• Lifts, turns, and positions patients safely using the correct body mechanics.
• Accompanies the consultant or anaesthetist in performing procedures and involve in all activities in operation theatre in the absence of trained staff.

6.Daily routine in Central Sterile Supply Services

• Receive and inspect returned sets from wards.
• Distribute sterilized sets on an exchange basis.
• Clean and dry various instruments.
• Inspect the instruments are functional and sets are complete.
• Prepare and label sets for sterilization.
• Uphold cleanliness in workspaces, including sinks, tables, and trolleys.
• Keep the linen store and stock areas tidy and well-organized.
• Assist in inventory management for linen and instruments.
• Procure necessary solutions, tapes, sutures, and instruments from the store.

7.Attend meetings held by the service.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.

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KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

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