MACHINE OPERATOR(Department of Health)

Reference Number: REFS-001542
Salary: R84 096 – R99 060 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements: 

Minimum Grade 10 and above. 

Working experience in CSSD hospital environment. 

Ability to read and write.
Good Communication skills.

Duties: 

Deliver and fetch theatre trolleys: 

Collect and issue sterile stock. 

Sorting of instruments, bowls and linen. 

Unpack and wash used trolleys from theatre. 

Cleaning and sterilize the instruments and machines: 

Wash used instruments in instrument milk. 

Wash and sterilize instruments and instruments trays. 

Stripping and cleaning of respirators. 

Wash anesthetic masks and dry. 

Ensure that the machine is clean and in good order. 

Check sterile stock on shelves. 

Restore shortage of stock. 

Check expiry date is stamped on packages. 

Packing and re-packing of instruments, bandages and gowns: sort out torn line. 

Unpack clean linen from linen room. 

Fold towels and gowns. 

Pack instruments, bowls and packs under the supervision of a Professional Nurse. 

Pack sterile stock. Pack clean bowls, brushes and anesthetic suctions. 

Wrap instrument sets and ensure that packages are properly sealed. 

Keep records of all equipment issued out of theatre and wards. 

Assist with statistics of sets and packs used for the day. 

Checking, folding and wrapping of special drapes for thoracic theatre. 

Cleaning of autoclaves: load and unload autoclaves. 

Change graph paper on autoclaves. Do attest and Bowie Dick test and put attest in the incubator every morning.

How to apply for this:

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People with disabilities are welcome to apply. Applications must be submitted to: Kalafong Hospital, Human Resource Department, Private Bag X396, Pretoria, 0001. Hand Delivery at Kalafong Security Gate and sign in register book or apply online at

Source : www.gautengonline.gov.za.

Centre: Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Enquiries: Ms. E.M. Boshoga, Tel No: (012) 318-6952
Closing Date: 2016/08/05 12:00:00 AM