Perioperative Support Specialist

LIFE Healthcare Group; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Mpumalanga seeks an Operating Department Assistant to ensure effective preparation and management of the theatre environment. Qualified candidates with a Grade 12 and a Diploma in Operating Department Practice, alongside prior experience in a similar role, are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include supporting registered professionals during surgery and maintaining standards in the anaesthetic and recovery environments. Interested applicants should email their application before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Understanding of private healthcare industry and its challenges.
• Previous similar experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the pre-operative theatre environment according to standards.
• Manage the non-sterile operating theatre environment for patient care.
• Support the registered professional in the sterile field during surgery.
• Ensure conditions in the anaesthetic environment meet standards.
• Ensure recovery room conditions meet standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Customer responsiveness

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Operating Department Practice

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Mpumalanga seeks an Operating Department Assistant to ensure effective preparation and management of the theatre environment. Qualified candidates with a Grade 12 and a Diploma in Operating Department Practice, alongside prior experience in a similar role, are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include supporting registered professionals during surgery and maintaining standards in the anaesthetic and recovery environments. Interested applicants should email their application before the closing date.