OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER, OPERATION THEATRE-2

KPJ Healthcare; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Operating Department Practitioner for the Operation Theatre. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high standards of care, supervising lower-level staff, and participating in professional development. Duties include monitoring equipment, assisting in the administration of medications, and ensuring compliance with health policies. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work shift duties as assigned.
• Participate in teaching programs for new staff.
• Supervision of lower categories of staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out care in line with Operation Theatre Services.
• Inform Unit Manager of any incidents affecting care standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Job description

OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER, OPERATION THEATRE-2

• Understands and carries out the care in line with Vision and Mission Statements, Goals and Objectives that suit the scope of the Operation Theatre Services.
• Works shift duties or as assigned by Unit Manager according to Unit’s Operational Hours.
• Informs Unit Manager when a change occurs in circumstances which affect standards of care e.g. Incident or problems encountered.
• Takes personal responsibility for own professional development and keeps up to date with professional change and growth by maintaining mandatory learning hours.
• Participates in the teaching program of the unit and orientation of new members of staff to the unit routine.
• Involves in the supervision of the lower categories of staff: 1.Assistant Nurses, Trained Theatre Technician and Care Assistant. 2.Student Nurses posted to the unit for their clinical experience and assists them to achieve their objectives of that clinical.
• Assists the Unit Manager in appraising the job performance of the lower categories of unit staff by giving accurate feedback with no malice or prejudice.
• Supports and assists the Unit Manager in effective and efficient utilization of staff, supplies and services.
• Contributes suggestions in periodic revision and upgrading of Policies and Procedures and relevant work instructions.
• Checks DDA drugs with Nurse In-charge.
• Participates in the care, custody and administration of medications in accordance with Hospital Policies and Procedures under supervision of Anesthetist.
• Checks and audits resuscitation trolley daily and periodically as scheduled.
• Ensures all staff complies with Prevention and Control of Infection including implementation of surveillance activity in the unit and evidence of involvement.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Checks that all equipment in the unit is functioning well and is serviced according to PPM schedule.
• Reports to Biomedical personnel of any faulty equipment and takes necessary action accordingly.
• Assists in maintenance of instruments and equipment by proper cleaning, handling, disinfecting and utilizing as directed.