OT Technician

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure all equipment is ready before surgery in working condition: anaesthesia machine, single or multichannel monitor, pulse oximeter, diathermy machine, C-arm, OT table, portable suction, OT light, laparoscopic machine, harmonic scalpel, etc.

Operate and maintain all medical equipment in the operation theatre

Ensure central supply of oxygen and nitrous oxide, and central suction are available and working

Ensure availability of portable suction apparatus

Impart training to juniors / new inductees

Position the patient according to the surgery

Assist anesthetists and surgeons during surgery for intubation, extubation, IV infusions, blood transfusions, and emergency situations

Ensure the anesthetic machine is ready with ET tube, jelly, airways spray, plasters, eye ointment, injections, syringes, and IV infusion materials

Assist anesthetist for general, spinal, epidural, and local anesthesia

Wash, dry, and pack epidural sets

Follow infection control and protection protocols

Arrange intra-operative X-rays and coordinate with radiographer for image intensifier

Ensure availability of equipment like ultrasound and C-arm; make arrangements if not available

Operate and maintain operative lights as per surgeon's instructions

Maintain Boyle's apparatus; check oxygen and nitrogen cylinders, central supply line, flow meters, cylinder key, urine bags, masks, corrugated tubes, soda lime connectors

Accompany patient while shifting to operation room and recovery room

Ensure patient privacy and safety

Ensure IV bottles, lines, and syringes with medications are labeled properly with date and time

Follow waste disposal protocol

Follow personal safety measures (TLD badges, use of lead apron)

Participate and contribute to departmental quality initiatives

Be aware of department performance and objectives

Carry out data collection/support in data collection

Adhere to hospital safety norms for both patient and staff

Perform any task assigned by the superior

Participate and contribute to training