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 (IPC) principles and protocols
▪ 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.