Operating Room Practitioner

Mediclinic Vergelegen; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Somerset West is seeking a Scrub Practitioner to deliver quality patient care and ensure effective peri-operative preparation. The role involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and adherence to infection control protocols. Ideal for candidates with an Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma, this position offers a chance to contribute to patient safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe quality patient care with the team.
• Ensure effective peri-operative preparation.
• Adhere to infection prevention principles.

Skills

Infection Prevention and Control

Education

Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma

Job description

To function as a scrub practitioner and circulator under indirect supervision of a professional nurse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

Ensure effective peri-operative preparation for an allocated Theatre list

Adhere to infection prevention and control principles in order to mitigate clinical risks

Ensure optimal utilisation of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimize financial risks

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma

DESIRED EDUCATION : None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE : None

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols