Job Advert Summary

Our client, a private Eye Institute, is looking for Operating department assistants with proven Theatre (ophthalmic cases) experience. This is for part-time shifts at a private Eye Institute in Pretoria (Arcadia area) in Gauteng.
Join our dynamic team today to take advantage of the range of benefits we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible payment options
• Placement opportunities at various clients across South Africa

Minimum Requirements

• Must have an Operating Department Assistant Diploma
• Prior experience as an Operating Department Assistant in Ophthalmology is essential
• Sound knowledge and management of surgical equipment and instruments utilised
• Ability to identify, prevent and report medico-legal risks and adverse events
• Sound knowledge and application of relevant Theatre and CSSD policies and procedures, including Infection Prevention and Control Protocols as well as aseptic techniques
• Basic knowledge of stock control principles
• Displays a team approach by participating actively and cooperatively with team members
• Exhibits full responsibility for own work outputs

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

• Continuously deliver safe and 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 utilisation of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimise financial risks