Operating Department Assistant

Medi Clinic; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Medi Clinic Durbanville is seeking a dedicated scrub practitioner, circulator, and anaesthetic assistant. This role involves ensuring high-quality patient care, adhering to theatre standards, and maintaining infection control practices. Candidates must possess a Diploma in Operating Department Assistance and have at least one year of experience in a theatre setting, ensuring optimal team collaboration and equipment management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration 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

Education

Diploma in Operating Department Assistance

Job description

Mediclinic Durbanville| Durbanville, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 31/07/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Annenise Elizabeth Mc Donald
Reference number: 61967
Permanent

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

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.