Operating Department Assistant

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

Job summary

Mediclinic Kimberley recherche un praticien de bloc opératoire pour un poste permanent. Vous serez responsable de la qualité des soins aux patients en collaboration avec une équipe multidisciplinaire. Ce poste exige un Diplôme d'Assistance en Bloc Opératoire et nécessite de suivre des protocoles stricts d'infection et de gestion des instruments. Le candidat idéal doit naviguer efficacement dans un environnement de théâtre tout en veillant à la sécurité des patients.

Qualifications

• Diplôme d'Assistance en Bloc Opératoire est essentiel.
• Aucune expérience minimale requise.
• Une connaissance des environnements et opérations de théâtre est souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la sécurité des soins aux patients en collaboration avec l'équipe multidisciplinaire.
• Préparer efficacement le bloc opératoire pour une liste de théâtre.
• Adhérer aux principes de prévention des infections.

Skills

Theatre environment and operations

Aseptic technique

Infection prevention and control

Instrument management techniques

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Record keeping

Risk identification

Education

Operating Department Assistance Diploma

Job description

Mediclinic Kimberley| Kimberley | South Africa

Closing date: 08/07/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Portia Mabunda
Reference number: 61488
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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: Operating Department Assistance Diploma

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile