Operating Room Practitioner Vacancy- Theatre at Mediclinic
Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt | Bellville, Cape Town | South Africa
Closing date: 24/11/2022
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Carol Snyman
Reference number: 34117
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
- To function as a scrub practitioner and circulator under indirect supervision of a professional nurse.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
- 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 minimize financial risks
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma
DESIRED EDUCATION: None
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Aseptic technique
- Record keeping
- Instrument management techniques
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols
- Risk identification
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
