Operation Theatre Technician

• To ensure that correct aseptic techniques are used at all times.
• Maintains and keeps the operating room and ensures everything is running smoothly before the conduct of surgery.
• Cleanse and disinfect surgical instruments and or equipment after surgeries.
• Prepare surgical instrument and equipment for autoclaving/sterilization per protocol.
• Maintains and keeps all surgical tools sterile and orderly.
• Maintains and keeps all equipment clean and functional.
• Order and maintain adequate necessary supplies in the operating room.
• Assist the Nurse, if needed, to prepare the patient before and after surgery by washing and disinfecting the area for surgery.
• Prepare necessary equipment and instrument prior to procedure/surgery.
• Assists in bringing the patient to the operating room.
• Attends to the needs of the patient while inside the operating room.
• Assist surgeon and Anesthetist during the procedure.
• Takes care of any specimens obtained for testing following laboratory procedures/protocol.
• Provides assistance to the surgical team and coordinates very closely with the doctors, nurses and laboratory staff.
• Clean and disinfect operating room area after each procedure/surgeries.
• Reports any defective equipment and instrument for repair or replacement.
• Assist other staff in discharging patient as needed.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Assistance to surgeon and anaesthetist with arranging OT equipments, managing supplies and patients position required as per the surgery and procedure.
• Check and ensure availability of Anesthseia drugs, continuous gas supply during procedure for smooth functioning.

Assist the Central Sterile Supply department team, if needed