Operating Department Assistant

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa Closing date: 16/09/2024 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane Reference number: 51764 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 of experience working in theatre 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
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