HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, OPERATION THEATRE

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad in Malaysia is hiring an Operations Assistant to support nursing services and daily unit operations. You will help maintain patient areas, assist in admission/discharge processes, and coordinate with the CSSS and theatre teams.

Responsibilities include preparing the unit, cleaning, arranging supplies, assisting in procedures, and ensuring patient comfort and safety under supervision. Experience in a hospital setting is advantageous; education: SPM; on-the-job training

Qualifications

• Education: SPM completed.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Experience in hospital setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carries out routine nursing and unit support tasks as directed by supervisors.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of the unit, treatment rooms, and related areas.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer and discharge within the unit.
• Prepares beds, changes linen, and handles daily disposable items as required.
• Assists in procedures and supports nursing staff in maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Receives and relays messages, answers calls and supports patient flow within the service.

Education

SPM

Job description

1. Understands and carries out the nursing care in line with Vision and Mission Statements, Philosophy, Goals and Objectives that suit the scope of the Nursing Services.

2. Understands the service organization structure.

3. Informs Nurse-In-Charge or Operation Manager when changes occur in circumstances which affect standards of care.

4. Attends meetings held by the services in order to discuss issues and matters pertaining to the operation of the service.

5. Daily routine:

• Makes and tidies patients’ beds. Change linen when necessary.
• Carbolizes beds and equipment and tidies patient’s bedside lockers, cardiac tables, chairs and surrounding areas.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the unit, pantry, treatment room, utility and linen room.
• Collects, cleans and fills hot water flasks for patients.
• Dispatching: charge tickets, CSSS items, specimens, etc. to relevant services.

6. Answers phone calls and relay messages.

7. Responds to patient’s call bell promptly.

8. Assists the qualified staff in the following:

• Carries out basic nursing care for patient’s comfort, safety, nutritional and elimination needs.
• Admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Gives bed bath and provide total personal hygiene to non-ambulatory patients. Assist ambulatory patients when necessary.
• Clears the trolley after use. Washes instruments used and place in the appropriate place.
• Recording daily charges for disposable/equipment/consumable items used in the unit into patient’s charges accordingly.
• Maintaining record of intake and output chart.
• Lifting, turning and positioning of patients in bed, bed to chair and bed to trolley using the correct body mechanics.
• Treatment of pressure sores.
• Taking diet orders for new admission and serving meals and drinks, collects trays.
• Helps to feed patients orally.
• Prepares drink for patients at night and when necessary.
• Chaperons Consultant in doing procedure in the absence of trained nurses.

9. Accompanies the nurses to send patient to OT and from OT.

10. Escorts patients to other services for diagnostic investigations.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE SPECIFIC AREA

Preparation of the unit and patient

1. Cleans the unit thoroughly in the morning.

2. Cleans and wipe the OT tables, lamps and walls.

3. Checks the supplies and ensures adequate stock for anaesthetic machines. 4. Checks gas cylinders.

5. Receives patient from other unit.

6. Wheel patient to the induction room.

7. Accompanies patient until checked by the anaesthetist.

8. Wheels patient to the OT room and lift patient onto the OT table.

During surgical procedures

1. Assists the Anaesthetist.

2. Adjusts light as instructed by the surgeon.

3. Maintains sterility and surgically clean environment of the OT at all times.

After surgical procedure

1. Wheels patient to the recovery room.

2. Cleans floor, OT tables, walls and lamps.

3. Disinfects the OT room and scrub room after each case.

4. Mops and cleans the whole unit at the end of the day.

5. Tidies the unit, off the lights and locks theatre before leaving off duty.

6. Washes and polishes the whole unit weekly.

7. Collects medicines and surgical supply from the store when necessary.

8. Reports to the Operation Manager any loss or malfunction of machines and lights.

9. Any other duties as directed by the Operation Manager, Nurse-in-charge, and Surgeon.

In Centre Sterile Supply Service (CSSS)

1. Receives and checks used sets from the wards

2. Issues the clean sets, on exchange basis.

3. Washes and dries instruments.

4. Checks the instruments are in good condition and sets are complete.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE SPECIFIC AREAS

1. Packs and labels the sets before sending for sterilization.

2. Maintains the cleanliness of the working area e.g. sinks, tables, trolleys etc. 3. Maintains the cleanliness of the linen store

4. Maintains the cleanliness of the stocks and rearranges it neatly.

5. Assists in inventory of linen and instruments.

6. Collects solutions, tapes, sutures and instruments from the store.

7. Any other duties as directed by the Unit Manager / SRN in charge.

Job Requirement

EDUCATION: Possess academic qualification of SPM

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES:

• On the job training/in-service training will be provided.
• Experience working in hospital setting is an advantage.

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Healthcare Services More than 10,000 employees

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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