Operating Room Practitioner

Mediclinic Vergelegen | Somerset West | South Africa

Closing date: 30/04/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Evelyn J Machalie
Reference number: 58587
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

To function as a scrub practitioner and circulator under indirect supervision of a professional nurse.

1. Deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
2. Ensure effective peri-operative preparation for an allocated Theatre list.
3. Adhere to infection prevention and control principles in order to mitigate clinical risks.
4. Ensure optimal utilisation of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimize financial risks.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

• Aseptic technique
• Record keeping
• Instrument management techniques
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols
• 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.