A vacancy exists for a Surgical Theatre Technician, based at Life Fourways Hospital, reporting to Melody Bedingfield, Theatre Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the surgical team to perform surgical procedures on patients successfully and to ensure that the patient receives optimal care in accordance with company and hospital strategic objectives.Critical OutputsEnsuring effective financial management by:Ensuring accurate charging by managing theatre clocking timeEnsuring consignment stock, equipment and prosthesis is charged according to policyManaging stock by participating in regular stock taking and controlling of the consignment stock in accordance with the hospital (local) policyAffecting the functioning of theatre equipment and instrumentation by:Ensuring the correct use of theatre equipment and instrumentation by educating and supervising staff on the correct utilization of the equipmentProviding Quality patient care by:Obtaining the correct information pre-operatively and visiting the patient post-operativelyEnsuring that the patient is comfortable and assisting the doctor during the surgical procedureEnsuring effective people management by:Providing theatre specific training and assessing the competence of staffAssisting the Unit Manager to correctly monitor the normal and overtime hoursEnsuring the theatre team works according to the scope of practiceGiving feedback to the unit manager in order to assess optimal performanceEffective SHEQ management by:Ensuring the use of personal protective clothing and complying with ISO requirementsEnsuring the disposal of medical waste in order to effectively control infectionEffective relationships with internal/external stakeholders:Attending review and consultative form meetings to maintain healthy relationships with internal stakeholdersMaintaining a healthy relationship with external stakeholders by reporting and escalating unresolved issues to the unit managerRequirementsDiploma as a Surgical TechnicianRelevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputsUnderstanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantageComputer proficiency would be an advantageCompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis and judgementResilienceEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication and presentationInfluencingDrive & energyExcellence orientationEthical behaviorBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessOrganisational awarenessLeading by example (Key for Managers)Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)Email: ****** date: Friday, September 6, 2024Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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