Operating Department Assistant - Theatre

Mediclinic International; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Somerset West seeks an Operating Department Assistant. This role involves functioning as a scrub practitioner and assisting in patient recovery. Essential qualifications include an Operating Department Assistance Diploma. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring patient safety and infection control in the theatre. The position is permanent and on-site, with a closing date for applications on 14 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Operating Department Assistance Diploma required.
• No minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the team.
• Prepare peri-operative for an allocated theatre list.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention principles.
• Utilize equipment and pharmaceutical stock optimally.

Skills

Theatre environment and operations

Infection prevention and control

Education

Operating Department Assistance Diploma

Job description

Operating Department Assistant - Theatre

Closing date: 14/11/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Evelyn J Machalie

Reference number: 61691

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
• Infection prevention and control

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.

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