Operating Theatre Technician

Primary Responsibilities (80%):

· Check the suction and diathermy machines for cleanliness and good working order

· Check operating lights for clarity and good functioning

· Clean, check and prepare operating table and accessories

· Prepare the operating room for each patient scheduled on the operating list

· Assist in the safe transfer of patient from trolley to operating table and vice versa

· Assist in positioning the patient

· Assist surgeon in application of tourniquet

· Adjust and focus the operating lights and assist nurses in patient care

· Perform daily inventory check on positioning aids and accessories

· Perform cleaning of the operating room in between cases within 15mins

· Clear soiled linen and surgical wastes to the disposal room after the next case had started or when necessary time allows

· Ensure that the disposable suction liner is capped tightly before discarding into the biohazard bag

· Maintain proper housekeeping of OT suite which include operating room, prep-room, scrub room, Anaes room and sluice room daily

· Do terminal cleaning at the end of the list or after infected cases as stated in the protocol

· To stay in the operating room to assist the surgical team when needed, eg. Change the suction liner, additional adhoc equipment needed etc

Secondary Responsibilities (20%):

· Maintain proper housekeeping of pantry

· Transport patient from the ward to OT and vice versa

· Perform routine cleaning of OT equipment e.g. tourniquet, light source etc weekly

· Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements:

· Candidate must possess at least N Level or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) or relevant working experience as an Operating Theatre Technician

· Possess initiative and keen to learn

· Possess good interpersonal and communication skills