Job Description

Our client, a leader in the private healthcare industry, is looking for Theatre Scrub Technician. This is a 2-3 month fixed term contract to start immediately (Preferably by 15th Jan) at a private hospital in in Somerset West in the Western Cape.

BENEFITS FOR CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY:

• Accommodation - if not from the area

• Competitive pay rates

• Flexible payment options

• Placement opportunities at various clients across South Africa

• Complimentary indemnity cover at specified clients

Requirements

• Must be available IMMEDIATELY

• Must have a Theatre Scrub Technician Diploma

• Prior experience as Theatre Scrub Technician 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

Key Outputs

• 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

Other Information

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, apply directly by clicking on Apply. Kindly ensure that your profile is complete and up to date. For any online support, please contact our Career Centre:

• Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern and Western Cape: T 0219436270 / talent@mhr.co.za

• Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West: T 0219436269 / careers@mhr.co.za

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