Scope Technician

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We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Scope Technician assesses equipment problems, arranges quotations and ensures replacement, maintenance and repairs of scope equipment.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Repair and maintenance of equipment

• Ensure replacement, maintenance and repair of scopes are done within the confines of the budget
• Arrange quotations for replacements and repairs
• Ensure equipment complies to safety and medico-legal requirements
• Assess equipment problems related to incorrect application or use and assess the need for repair
• Arrange first line repairs if unable to attend to personally
• Coordinate the movement of equipment to and from the theatre department
• Check and repair equipment (scope) pre and post operatively
• First line problem solving of equipment while being utilized on patient
• Coordinate scope usage, repairs, and maintenance

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Training facilitation

• Arrange in-service training for relevant staff to meet the needs of the theatre department

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals

Personal and professional development

• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

Implementing medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions for the benefit of our business and patients.

• CareOn adoption of electronic patient records and stock management

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

SKILLS

Personal Work Ethic

• Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.

Building Relationships

• Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.

Communication

• The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.

Teamwork

• Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.

Technical Knowledge

• The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Professional flexibility in working hours based on operational requirements of the operations, including night and weekend shifts.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.

NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

• At Netcare, our core value is care.
• We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
• We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
• We care about the truth in all our actions.
• We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.

The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
• Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
• Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
• Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• Diversity- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.