TRAFFIC Western Cape

Operating Department Assistant

Mediclinic International

Job Description

Closing date: 11/05/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Evelyn J Machalie

Reference number: 68296

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: 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: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Theatre environment and operations
  • Infection prevention and control

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.

About This Role

Career insights for Registered Nurses positions

Salary Benchmark
R26,634/month
R21,761 to R35,155/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Social Perceptiveness Active Listening Coordination Critical Thinking Service Orientation
Common Technologies
eClinicalWorks V12 Epic EHR Dentrix Ascend Google Docs Microsoft Word 365 Various modern solutions including REDCap, Zoho Forms Various solutions including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB Claris FileMaker