Operating Department Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility in Vanderbijlpark is seeking a Scrub Practitioner to assist in theatre environments and provide patient care. The role includes preparing theatre lists and adhering to infection control standards. Candidates should have an Operating Department Assistance Diploma. This position is suitable for those with no prior experience, offering an opportunity to grow in a supportive healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Must have an Operating Department Assistance Diploma.
• No minimum experience required.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe quality patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prepare effectively for allocated 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 (Microsoft Office)

Record keeping

Risk identification

Education

Operating Department Assistance Diploma

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Essential education: Operating Department Assistance Diploma

Desired education: None

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