Perioperative Scrub & Circulator Assistant

Mediclinic; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Durbanville seeks a dedicated theatre support professional to function as scrub practitioner, circulator and anaesthetic assistant under indirect supervision. Assist in recovery under direct supervision of a nurse. Contribute to safe, efficient peri-operative care and infection control.

The role requires an Operating Department Assistance Diploma and a proactive approach to instrument management and record keeping within a dynamic surgical setting.

Qualifications

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Operating Department Assistance Diploma (DHA/SAQA recognized).
• ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE: None required.
• Theatre and peri-operative environment experience preferred.
• Proficiency in infection prevention and control practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality patient care in the theatre in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare theatre lists and ensure effective peri-operative preparation.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control principles to mitigate clinical risks.
• Optimize equipment and pharmaceutical stock use to minimize costs.

Skills

Theatre environment

Aseptic technique

Infection prevention and control

Instrument management

Microsoft Office

Record keeping

Risk identification

Education

Operating Department Assistance Diploma

Job description

Mediclinic Durbanville seeks a dedicated theatre support professional to function as scrub practitioner, circulator and anaesthetic assistant under indirect supervision. Assist in recovery under direct supervision of a nurse. Contribute to safe, efficient peri-operative care and infection control.

The role requires an Operating Department Assistance Diploma and a proactive approach to instrument management and record keeping within a dynamic surgical setting.