Operating Department Assistant

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Operating Department Assistant - Theatre

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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
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
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 RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
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

Required Education
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:
Operating Department Assistance Diploma

DESIRED EDUCATION:
None

Required Experience
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
None

Required Job 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
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