Operating Room Practitioner (Theatre)

Mediclinic; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated scrub practitioner to join their team. In this role, you will deliver safe and quality patient care while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. You will be responsible for ensuring effective peri-operative preparation and adhering to infection prevention protocols. This opportunity is perfect for those with an Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma, as no prior experience is required. Join a respected healthcare provider and make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma is essential for this role.
• No prior experience is required, making it ideal for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe quality patient care with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure effective peri-operative preparation for Theatre lists.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control principles.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Record keeping

Instrument management techniques

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols

Risk identification

Education

Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders, and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

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.

Required Education
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma
DESIRED EDUCATION: None

Required Experience
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

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