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Operating Department Assistant
Mediclinic Vergelegen | Somerset West | South Africa
Closing date: 25/11/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Evelyn J Machalie
Reference number: 53501
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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Infection Control, Pharmaceutical, Patient Care, Healthcare, Science
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