Operation Theatre Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the operation theatre before scheduled surgeries.
• Arrange and check surgical instruments, equipment, consumables, and sterile supplies.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures by providing required instruments and supplies.
• Maintain aseptic and sterile techniques throughout the procedure.
• Perform or assist with proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of instruments.
• Check the functioning and availability of OT equipment.
• Assist in patient positioning, shifting, and preparation as directed by the clinical team.
• Maintain accurate counts of instruments, needles, and surgical swabs before and after procedures.
• Assist during emergency and major surgical procedures.
• Follow infection-control and biomedical-waste management protocols.
• Clean and prepare the OT between procedures.
• Maintain OT registers, checklists, and other required documentation.
• Report damaged equipment, shortages, or safety issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, CSSD, and other hospital departments.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Follow hospital policies, safety procedures, and applicable clinical guidelines.