Operating Department Assistant

A vacancy exists for an Operating Department Assistant based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to Clara Vickory, Theatre Matron.

Function

Nursing Facility

Position

Operating Department Assistant

Introduction

A vacancy exists for an Operating Department Assistant based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to Clara Vickory, Theatre Matron.

Critical Outputs

• Effective preparation of the pre-operative theatre environment according to organisational standards.
• Effective management of the non-sterile operating theatre environment for optimum patient care.
• Support the registered professional in the sterile field during the operative phase using the aseptic technique.
• Ensure that the technical and environmental conditions are consistent with organisational standards in the anaesthetic environment.
• Ensure that the technical and environmental conditions are consistent with organisational standards in the recovery room.
• Effective quality management and customer care.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Operating Department Practice
• Understanding of private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players.
• Previous similar experience essential.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgments.
• Resilience.
• Engaging diversity.
• Verbal & written communication and presentation.
• Influencing.
• Drive & energy.
• Excellence orientation.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Building relationships.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organisational awareness.

Email: Mmaosia.Kgoele@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.