Technician

Job Description

Assist in setting up operating room according to type of surgery to be performedwhich includes obtainingarranging testing of equipmentsupplies and accessories as per schedules. Shave and carry out pre-op preparation of operative site as per requirements of surgeon. Check whether all equipments in the OT are in working condition dailyreplace missing or damaged equipment and /or send to Biomedical Department after making entry in the books informing OT in charge. Assist anesthetist/surgeon/nurses in preparing the patients for the procedurepositioning them in a prescribed manneras per surgery/surgeonassist in moving patient into wheeled stretcher to ICU/recovery room after completion of operation. Circulate for cases whenever the need arises for short period. Relieve nurses in between cases for breaks. Assist in cleanup of operating theater following surgery: includes disposal of used supplies and dispatching instruments for sterilization / cleaning of equipments used in anaesthesiaetc and OT table accessories. Personally clean and change all tubing/linen on anesthesia machine after the cases are done or/and at the end of the day. Check all anaesthesia trolley/crash cart for update and validity of drugs. Understands the functioning and then knows the case of every equipment in the OT. (C ArmmicroscopecauteryOT tableSuctionSyringe Pumpsetc) Check cylinder supplies (oxygennitrous) as per requirements of OT cases. Keep and take inventory of all equipments/cables used for anaesthesia on all shifts and reports damage or breakage to OT in charge and send the same for repairs to the Biomed / Engineering department after entry in HIS/log book Receive and replenish sterile supplies from CSSD along with the nurses at the end of the day and place on racks allotted according to specialty Ensure and supervise cleaning of C ARM every evening whether it has been used or not. Knowledgeable of OT protocols and personnel safety. To carry out any other tasks assigned by the superior from time to time.