Operating Department Assistant

Mediclinic; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking a scrub practitioner to provide support in theatre and recovery environments. Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring patient safety and effective preparation while adhering to health standards. This role requires a Diploma in Operating Department Assistance and at least one year of post-qualification experience. Join a leading healthcare team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year post qualification experience in theatre.
• Diploma in Operating Department Assistance required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe quality patient care with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure effective peri-operative preparation for theatre lists.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control principles.

Skills

Theatre environment and operations

Aseptic technique

Infection prevention and control

Instrument management techniques

Computer literate

Record keeping

Risk identification

Education

Diploma in Operating Department Assistance

Job description

Mediclinic Southern Africa is a healthcare provider operating in South Africa and Namibia focused on providing acute care, specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary hospital services and related service offerings. We place science at the heart of our care process by striving to provide evidence-based care of the highest standard. The group currently operates 50 private hospitals (excluding a growing number of day clinics) throughout South Africa and three hospitals in Namibia with more than 8 200 beds in total.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To function as a scrub practitioner, circulator and anaesthetic assistant under indirect supervision of a professional nurse. To provide assistance in the recovery room under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Continuously deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the set theatre standards

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 utilization of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimize financial risks

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Diploma in Operating Department Assistance

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification experience in theatre.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Theatre environment and operations
• Aseptic technique
• Infection prevention and control
• Instrument management techniques
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Record keeping
• Risk identification