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Position Title
Operating Department Assistant – Theatre
Job Summary
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 Responsibilities
* 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
Operating Department Assistance Diploma
Desired Education
None
Required Experience
None
Desired Experience
None
Skills & Knowledge
* Theatre environment and operations
* Aseptic technique
* Infection prevention and control
* Instrument management techniques
* Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
* Record keeping
* Risk identification
Employment Information
Job type: Allied Health
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment: Permanent
Number of positions: 1
Closing date: 14/11/2025
Recruiter
Evelyn J Machalie
Application Details
Preferred internal applicants/employees that meet minimum requirements per Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa will receive preference. If you are an internal employee on a fixed‑term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.
Equity Statement
All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
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