Operation Theatre Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the operation theatre before scheduled surgical procedures.
• Arrange and check surgical instruments, equipment, consumables, and implants as required.
• Assist surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures.
• Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques inside the OT.
• Perform surgical instrument counting before and after procedures.
• Operate and monitor OT equipment as per established procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning and transfer under the direction of the surgical/nursing team.
• Prepare surgical sets and ensure proper sterilization of instruments.
• Handle specimens according to hospital protocols and ensure proper labeling and transfer.
• Maintain OT cleanliness, hygiene, and infection-control standards.
• Check the availability and functioning of emergency equipment and supplies.
• Maintain appropriate records, registers, and documentation related to OT activities.
• Assist with postoperative cleaning, disinfection, and preparation of the OT for the next procedure.
• Report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning equipment to the concerned supervisor.
• Follow hospital policies, infection-control procedures, occupational safety standards, and patient-safety protocols.
• Perform other duties related to OT operations as assigned by the supervisor.

Preferred candidate profile