Operating Theatre Attendant HS 2 - female

Southern Regional Health Authority
Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Efficiency
3 Brumalia Road, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica WI
Tel: (876) 625-0612-3 / 962-9491 / 962-8232
Website: www.srha.gov.jm

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA),  a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and  operation of Public Health Services within the  Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St.  Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably  qualified persons for the following position at the Mandeville Regional Hospital.
 

Position: Female Operating Theatre Attendant (HSC/HS 2) – 1 position

Salary range: $1,149,074 - $1,365,888) per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post.

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Ward/Nurse  Manager for the Operating Theatre, the incumbent will set up the sluice room and prepare cleaning solutions for washing instruments, ensure that the bathrooms are clean and tidy and sluice soiled linen in the operating theatre. 

Requirements

• Completion of Primary Education;
• Completion of Any certified training in Support Services in Healthcare or passes in at least two (2) CSEC subjects, would be a  definite asset;
• Completion of hospital orientation, and  moving, lifting, and handling of patients  training;
• Minimum of three (3) years` working experience in the hospital setting. 

Responsibilities

• Checking to ensure that all bins are emptied and bags replaced.
• Checking that bathrooms are neat, clean and tidy.
• Tiding and sets up the sluice room and prepare cleaning solutions for washing
  instruments etc.
• Checking and replenishes dispensers such as tissue, hand towels, and hand soap
  dispensers.
• Placing appropriate colour bags in their locations for collection of wet and dry linen.
• Placing bags in all garbage bins.
• Emptying and washing Kick buckets between cases.
• Mopping the theatre between cases in the  absence of the Male Attendant, the female attendant will be asked to mop, to prevent  unnecessary delay of cases.
• Sluicing all soiled linen before being placed  in linen bags.
• Washing Instruments first and then soak  then rinse before assortment.
• Replacing all bin bags when necessary and not waiting on any particular shift, especially in the lunchrooms.
• Assisting with packing and sorting of linen when time allows.
• Assisting with making and packing of gauze swabs and cotton when time allows.
• Cleaning and sanitizes of bathrooms, changerooms, and lunch rooms.
• Packing stocks collected from stores in the designated area.
• Refilling stocked liquid cleaning solutions once per week.
• Preparing garbage for disposal.
• Reporting to the nurse or supervisor any item or article found especially when emptying cloth bins.
• Preparing soiled lien in double or triple bags to prevent leakage.
• Reporting faulty equipment.
• Maintaining integrity while controlling the spread of infection.

Required Knowledge/Competencies

• Understanding of infection control policies and procedure – able to deal with spillages of blood and body fluid
• Knowledge of the techniques in Lifting and  Handling of patients
• Knowledge of Operating Theatre procedures and precautions
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures and precautions
• Able to prioritize and work under pressure
• Good time management, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Good human relations and communication skills

Special conditions associated with the job

• Physically demanding environment, which  requires the skills and ability to do heavy lifting, and safely manoeuvre patients,  wheelchairs, trolleys and other equipment.
• High risk area with exposure to bodily fluids, exposure to body fluids and soiled utility, therefore protective clothing and safe work  practices are compulsory.
• Strict compliance with operating theatre dress code policy, punctuality and reliability.
• Duties and assignments are on a shift basis, and the incumbent, may be required  to work extended hours if the need arises. 

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than October 6, 2025.

We will only accept applications via email.

Please indicate in the `subject line` the name of the position to which you are applying.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Senior Human Resource Officer
Mandeville Regional Hospital
32 Hargreaves Avenue
Mandeville P.O.,

Manchester,

Jamaica.

Fax: (876) 625-8493 

Email: jobsmrh@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed