Operation theatre assistant

Role Overview: As an OT Assistant, your main role will involve assisting in the preparation, support, and cleanup of surgical procedures. Your responsibilities will include ensuring all surgical instruments and equipment are ready and sterilized, arranging the operating theatre, assisting with patient preparation, managing instruments during surgery, operating medical equipment, and providing support to the surgical team. Additionally, you will be responsible for cleaning and sterilizing instruments after surgery, preparing the theatre for the next procedure, and supporting patient recovery in the post-operative period. Key Responsibilities: - Preparation and Stocking: Ensure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready, functioning, and properly sterilized for the procedure. - Theatre Setup: Arrange the operating table, lighting, and other surgical apparatus, and maintain a clean, sterile environment. - Patient Preparation: Assist with the transfer of patients to the operating table and prepare them for the procedure. - Instrument and Equipment Management: Act as the "sterile hands" for the scrubbed surgical team by handing over instruments and supplies as needed. - Equipment Operation: Operate and monitor medical equipment, including lights, monitors, and suction machines. - Surgical Team Support: Assist the surgeon and anesthetist by handling equipment, providing additional tools, and helping with patient positioning. - Cleaning and Sterilization: Clean and sterilize all instruments and equipment after use to ensure they are ready for future procedures. - Theatre Cleanup: Dispose of waste safely, clean the operating room, and prepare it for the next surgery. - Patient Recovery: Provide support to patients in the recovery room, including monitoring comfort and assisting with transfer. Qualifications Required: - Experience as an OT Assistant for at least 1 year is preferred. - Ability to work in person at the designated work location. (Note: The job type is full-time.) (Note: No additional details about the company were provided in the job description.),