Operating Department Assistant - Theatre
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Job Location:
Kimberley - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mediclinic Kimberley Kimberley South Africa
Closing date: 10/09/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Portia Mabunda
Reference number: 63137
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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About Company
Mediclinic is focused on providing acute-care, specialist-orientated, multi-disciplinary healthcare services. The Group takes a sustainable, long-term approach to business, putting patients at the heart of its operations and consistently delivering high-quality healthcare services.
