Mediclinic
Mediclinic Southern Africa is a private hospital group operating in South Africa and Namibia. We focus on providing acute care, specialist services, and multi-disciplinary hospital care. We put science at the heart of our process by offering evidence-based care of the highest standard. The group currently operates…
Operating Department Assistant – Theatre
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification National Certificate
- Experience
- Location Western Cape
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare
Main Purpose of the Job
To work as a scrub practitioner, circulator, and anaesthetic assistant under the indirect supervision of a professional nurse. Also, to help in the recovery room under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Provide safe, quality patient care at all times, working with the multi-disciplinary team and following theatre standards.
- Prepare effectively for the peri-operative phase of an assigned theatre list.
- Follow infection prevention and control rules to reduce clinical risks.
- Use equipment and pharmaceutical stock efficiently to avoid financial risks.
Required Education
- Essential Education: Operating Department Assistance Diploma
- Desired Education: None
Required Experience
- Essential Minimum Experience: None
- 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
Closing date: 14/11/2025
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