Ophthalmic OT Technician

About Us: Nivora Eye Institute is a premier eye care facility in Dehradun, committed to providing advanced eye treatments with quality and compassion. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Ophthalmic OT Technician who will primarily manage OT responsibilities while also supporting diagnostics and community eye care initiatives.

Overview: This role is primarily focused on Operation Theatre (OT) management and surgical assistance in an eye hospital setting. In addition, the candidate will support ophthalmic diagnostic testing and assist the optometry team during eye screening camps.

Key Responsibilities

A. Operation Theatre (Primary Responsibility)

• Prepare, set up, and maintain the ophthalmic operation theatre for surgical procedures.
• Ensure strict adherence to OT sterility, cleanliness, and infection control protocols.
• Set up, check, and maintain OT equipment and surgical instruments.
• Assist ophthalmic surgeons during surgeries and maintain sterile fields throughout procedures.
• Support patient preparation, positioning, and safety inside the OT.
• Handle surgical instruments before, during, and after procedures.
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and turnover of the OT between surgeries.
• Coordinate sterilization of instruments and ensure proper segregation and storage.
• Monitor equipment performance and proactively report technical or maintenance issues.
• Maintain OT inventory, consumables, and daily/weekly checklists.
• Follow biomedical waste management, OT safety guidelines, and internal protocols.

B. Clinical & OPD Support (Secondary Responsibility)

• Conduct ophthalmic diagnostic tests using equipment such as OCT, Visual Field Analyzer, and other diagnostic machines as required.
• Ensure accurate patient positioning, data capture, and documentation of diagnostic results.
• Coordinate with ophthalmologists and optometrists for smooth patient flow in the OPD.
• Maintain and care for diagnostic equipment and report malfunctions promptly.

C. Camps & Community Eye Care Support

• Participate in eye screening camps organized by Nivora Eye Institute.
• Assist optometrists during vision screening, preliminary testing, and patient flow managementat camps.

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Qualification

• Certificate/Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology or Allied Ophthalmic Technician

Experience

• 0–3 years of experience as an OT Technician.
• Freshers with strong eye OT knowledge and willingness to learn are welcome.
• Prior experience in an ophthalmic OT / eye hospital is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound knowledge of OT protocols and infection control practices.
• Familiarity with ophthalmic surgical instruments and OT workflows.
• Basic understanding of ophthalmic diagnostic equipment (training can be provided).
• Strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and discipline.
• Ability to work collaboratively with surgeons, optometrists, nurses, and support staff.
• Patient-centric mindset and professional conduct.
• Willingness to assist in camp activities when required.

Why Join Nivora Eye Institute?

• Opportunity to work in a growing eye care institution
• Exposure to modern ophthalmic surgeries and diagnostics
• Learning-oriented environment with scope for skill development
• Strong emphasis on ethics, teamwork, and patient care

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional eye care at Nivora Eye Institute.

Additional Information
Joining Date: Immediate
Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience & qualification Other Benefits: Monthly & Quarterly incentives.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (Required)

Experience:

• Eye OT Technician: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Ophthalmic OT Training (Required)

Work Location: In person