Operating Department Assistant

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

Job summary

Mediclinic, a leading healthcare services provider, invites applications for the position of Operating Department Assistant in Kimberley. This is an entry-level role focused on providing quality patient care in the operating theatre, emphasizing aseptic techniques and effective collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Essential Diploma required for the role.
• Entry-level position with no prior experience needed.
• Skills in aseptic technique and infection control are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Function as a scrub practitioner and anaesthetic assistant.
• Deliver safe, quality patient care in a theatre environment.
• Ensure effective peri-operative preparation and infection prevention.

Skills

Theatre environment and operations

Aseptic technique

Infection prevention and control

Instrument management techniques

Computer literate

Record keeping

Risk identification

Education

Operating Department Assistance Diploma

Job description

Join to apply for the Operating Department Assistant role at Mediclinic.Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in , with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), and the United Arab Emirates.The Group is focused on providing specialist-oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care to be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders, and regulators in each market.Main Purpose of the JobTo 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 AreasContinuously deliver safe, quality patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in accordance with theatre standards.Ensure effective peri-operative preparation for theatre lists.Adhere to infection prevention and control principles to mitigate clinical risks.Ensure optimal utilization of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimize financial risks.Required EducationEssential Education : Operating Department Assistance DiplomaDesired Education : NoneRequired ExperienceEssential Minimum Experience : NoneDesired Experience : NoneRequired Skills and KnowledgeTheatre environment and operationsAseptic techniqueInfection prevention and controlInstrument management techniquesComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Record keepingRisk identificationAdditional InformationSeniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Science and OtherIndustries : Motor Vehicle ManufacturingThis job posting is active; no indication that it is expired.

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