OT Assistant,OT TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION – OT TECHNICIANJob Purpose

To support the smooth, safe, and efficient functioning of the Operation Theatre by preparing the OT, equipment, instruments, and supplies; assisting doctors and nurses during procedures; and maintaining strict standards of infection control, sterilization, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the OT before scheduled procedures, ensuring all required instruments, equipment, consumables, and emergency supplies are available.
• Assist doctors, surgeons, and nursing staff during OT procedures as required.
• Handle and arrange surgical instruments and OT equipment appropriately.
• Ensure proper sterilization, disinfection, packing, and storage of surgical instruments.
• Maintain OT cleanliness, hygiene, and infection-control standards at all times.
• Check the functioning and availability of OT equipment before procedures and report any malfunction immediately.
• Maintain adequate stock of OT consumables, surgical supplies, and other required materials.
• Assist in maintaining OT registers, sterilization records, equipment checklists, and other required documentation.
• Follow proper biomedical waste segregation and disposal procedures as per hospital protocols.
• Ensure proper preparation and turnover of the OT between procedures.
• Assist with safe patient positioning, transfer, and movement within the OT under the direction of clinical staff.
• Follow all hospital policies, SOPs, infection-control protocols, and safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with nursing, housekeeping, pharmacy, and other departments for smooth OT operations.
• Immediately report any equipment issue, shortage, contamination, safety concern, or incident to the concerned senior.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and demonstrate professional and respectful behaviour with patients and staff.
• Perform any other OT-related duties assigned by the Centre Head, Clinical Head, or OT In-charge.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate in Operation Theatre Technology (OTT) or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience in an OT, hospital, surgical centre, or IVF centre preferred.
• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization, infection control, and OT procedures.
• Knowledge of biomedical waste management and OT safety protocols.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of OT procedures and equipment.
• Strong attention to hygiene, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Good coordination and teamwork skills.
• Responsible and disciplined approach to work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including weekends or holidays as per operational requirements.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• OT readiness and timely preparation.
• Proper sterilization and infection-control compliance.
• Availability and proper handling of instruments and consumables.
• Accurate OT documentation and records.
• Equipment maintenance and timely reporting of issues.
• Compliance with hospital safety and SOP requirements.
• Smooth coordination during OT procedures.

Pay: From ₹252,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person