OT Technician

Job Summary

• Maintain responsibility for the transportation of patients to and from the theater and wards
• Assist staff with the movement of patients within the Operating Theatre
• Assist with patient procedures as required
• Maintain procedure room/operating theater equipment so as to ensure a clean, safe and efficient environment for patients and staff
• Ensure operating room table is wiped down, floor cleaned, linen and rubbish removed at conclusion of each procedure
• Assist in the preparation of patient prior to surgery, e.g. pre-operative shave, patient positioning.
• Ensure that patient is positioned securely and safely on the operating table prior to surgery and on the patient trolley at the completion of surgery
• Provide assistance to medical and nursing staff
• Promote patient safety at all times
• Assist in other areas within the theatre complex as workload permits
• Maintain good verbal communications with other staff in the theatre complex
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Be familiar with the correct operation of all equipment
• Collect and return all necessary equipment for the procedure and patient safety
• Report malfunctioning equipment to the nurse in charge
• Follow the hospital’s Health and Safety policies and procedures

Responsibilities and Duties

An operating room technician should perform the following duties:

• Preparing the operating room
• Making sure all necessary supplies and surgical tools are sterile and ready
• Keeping track of all items used during surgery to make sure nothing gets misplaced

• Providing other assistance during the operation
• Delivering the patient to recovery
• Cleaning up the operating room after surgery

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Education: Diploma in Operation Theater Technology

Experience : Fresher or 1 to 3 years of experience

Skills: The candidate should posses the following skills:

• Careful and analytical approach to work.
• Sympathetic, supportive and professional approach to patients.
• Able to prioritize.
• Able to learn independently.
• Able to work as part of a team

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Fresher, Walk-In

Work Location: In person