Operating Department Practitioner: Theatre Specialist

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad, a leading private hospital group in Malaysia, seeks an Operating Department Practitioner for Operation Theatre-1. The role supports care aligned with hospital vision, participates in teaching and unit routines, and collaborates with nursing staff and clinicians to deliver safe patient care.

You will work shifts as assigned, ensure infection control, manage medications under supervision, supervise junior staff, and contribute to equipment maintenance and policy updates.

Responsibilities

• Supports and participates in care aligned with Vision and Mission Statements, Goals and Objectives.
• Works shifts as assigned by Unit Manager according to Unit’s Operational Hours.
• Informs Unit Manager when changes affecting standards of care occur.
• Takes personal responsibility for professional development and maintains mandatory learning hours.
• Participates in unit teaching and orientation of new staff.
• Supervises lower categories of staff and student nurses to help them achieve objectives.
• Assists Unit Manager in appraising performance with constructive feedback.
• Supports efficient utilization of staff, supplies and services.
• Contributes to updating policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Checks DDA drugs with Nurse In-charge and participates in administration of medications under supervision of Anesthetist.
• Checks resuscitation trolley daily and as scheduled.
• Ensures compliance with infection prevention and surveillance activities.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Ensures unit equipment functions and adheres to PPM schedule and reports faults to Biomedical staff.
• Assists in maintenance and cleaning of instruments and equipment as directed.

Job description

KPJ Healthcare Berhad, a leading private hospital group in Malaysia, seeks an Operating Department Practitioner for Operation Theatre-1. The role supports care aligned with hospital vision, participates in teaching and unit routines, and collaborates with nursing staff and clinicians to deliver safe patient care.

You will work shifts as assigned, ensure infection control, manage medications under supervision, supervise junior staff, and contribute to equipment maintenance and policy updates.