Operation Theatre Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operation Theatre before scheduled procedures and ensure all necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are available.
• Assist surgeons, ophthalmologists, and nursing staff during surgical procedures as directed.
• Ensure proper handling, cleaning, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative OT preparation.
• Check the availability and functionality of OT equipment before procedures.
• Maintain adequate stock of surgical consumables, instruments, and other OT supplies.
• Follow strict infection-control, sterilization, and safety protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the Operation Theatre and associated areas.
• Assist in shifting and positioning patients safely as instructed by the clinical team.
• Support the proper disposal of biomedical waste as per hospital guidelines.
• Maintain OT-related registers, checklists, and documentation accurately.
• Coordinate with nursing, housekeeping, CSSD, and other departments for smooth OT operations.
• Ensure timely preparation and turnover of the OT between procedures.
• Report any equipment malfunction, stock shortage, or safety concern to the concerned supervisor.
• Adhere to hospital policies, SOPs, and quality standards at all times.