Operating Department Assistant - Theatre

Medi Clinic; Umsobomvu Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Somerset West is seeking a scrub practitioner to assist in surgical settings. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates must have an Operating Department Assistance Diploma. This is a permanent, on-site position without a minimum experience requirement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Function as a scrub practitioner under nurse supervision.
• Deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the team.
• Adhere to infection prevention 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

Mediclinic Vergelegen| Somerset West | South Africa

• Closing date: 17/10/2025
• 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

Responsibilities

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 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

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Operating Department Assistance Diploma

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

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