Operator

🏥 OPERATOR LEVEL 3 – THEATRE & CSSD

Reference Number: REFS/034959
Directorate: Theatre and Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)
Number of Posts: 3
Salary Package: R163,680.00 per annum (plus benefits)

📞 Enquiries

  • Ms N. Serobatse: (011) 411-3563
  • Ms M. Mabiletse: (011) 411-3677

🔹 Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 10 or equivalent (NQF Level 2)
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Good communication and planning skills
  • Experience in CSSD and Theatre will be an added advantage
  • Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
  • Physically fit to meet the demands of the role
  • Sound understanding of Batho Pele Principles
  • Willingness to work shifts and rotational duties

🔹 Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times
  • Apply principles of infection control and distinguish between clean and dirty areas
  • Dispose of waste in line with internal policies and procedures
  • Collect CSSD instruments from Theatres, ICU, Maternity, and Emergency Department (Casualty)
  • Ensure all instruments and loan sets are complete and in good working condition
  • Clean, sort, compile, pack, and autoclave instruments
  • Pack soft packs and operate instrument washers and autoclaves
  • Unpack, fold, and manage clean linen and gowns according to prescribed standards
  • Maintain instrument registers and daily statistics
  • Conduct Attest and Bowie-Dick tests for quality control
  • Clean and maintain surgeons’ boots regularly
  • Promote ethical conduct, professional growth, and self-development
  • Perform additional lawful duties as delegated by the Supervisor
  • Work under the supervision of a Professional Nurse