Job Description

Are you in the market for temporary theatre opportunities at a well-established and leading healthcare agency? MHR is currently recruiting Operating Department Assistants (ODA) to work daily shifts at a private Day Hospital in Somerset West in the Western Cape.
This is an opportunity to work daily shifts from Monday xe2x80x93 Friday 07:00 xe2x80x93 16:00 for approximately 2 months, starting as soon as possible.
Requirements

• Must be available IMMEDIATELY

• Must have an Operating Department Assistant Diploma

• Must have own indemnity insurance cover

• Prior experience as an Operating Department Assistant is essential

• Sound knowledge and management of surgical equipment and instruments utilised

• Ability to identify, prevent and report medico-legal risks and adverse events

• Sound knowledge and application of relevant Theatre and CSSD policies and procedures, including Infection Prevention and Control Protocols as well as aseptic techniques

• Basic knowledge of stock control principles

• Displays a team approach by participating actively and cooperatively with team members

• Exhibits full responsibility for own work outputs

Key Outputs

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.

• Continuously deliver safe and 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 utilisation of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimise financial risks

Other Information

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, apply directly by clicking on xe2x80x98Applyxe2x80x99. Kindly ensure that your profile is complete and up to date. For any online support, please contact our Career Centre:

• Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern and Western Cape: T 0219436270 / talent@mhr.co.za

• Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West: T 0219436269 / careers@mhr.co.za

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