Operating Department Assistant Theatre
Job Description
Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa
Closing date: 19/09/2023
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 43368
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
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: 2-3 years
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years in a private health care facility.
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
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1260270
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSouth Africa, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned