Operating Department Assistant

Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Continuously deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the set theatre standards
• Ensure optimal utilization of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimize financial risks
• Adhere to infection prevention and control principles in order to mitigate clinical risks
• Ensure effective peri-operative preparation for an allocated theatre list

Job Requirements:

• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Instrument management techniques
• Theatre environment and operations
• Aseptic technique