OT technician

The OT Technician is responsible for assisting the surgical team during procedures, preparing the Operation Theatre, maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, and ensuring proper infection-control and safety protocols are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operation Theatre before scheduled surgeries.
• Check and arrange surgical instruments, equipment, consumables, and medicines as required.
• Assist surgeons, anesthetists, and nursing staff during surgical procedures.
• Maintain proper aseptic and sterile techniques throughout procedures.
• Handle, clean, disinfect, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Operate and maintain OT equipment and report any malfunction immediately.
• Ensure availability of emergency equipment and supplies in the OT.
• Maintain proper OT records, registers, and documentation.
• Assist with patient shifting and positioning before and after surgery.
• Follow hospital infection-control, biomedical waste management, and safety protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of the Operation Theatre.
• Monitor stock of OT consumables and inform the concerned department when replenishment is required.
• Assist in maintaining instrument and sterilization records.
• Coordinate with nursing, housekeeping, CSSD, and other hospital departments as required.
• Follow hospital policies, SOPs, and professional standards at all times.

Qualification

• Diploma / B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience in a hospital/Operation Theatre will be preferred.
• Freshers may be considered based on hospital requirements.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of OT procedures and surgical instruments.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection-control practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and attentive during emergency situations.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts, including night shifts when required.

Key Performance Areas

• OT readiness and timely preparation.
• Proper handling and availability of surgical instruments.
• Compliance with sterilization and infection-control protocols.
• Accurate OT documentation and stock management.
• Effective coordination with the surgical and nursing team.
• Patient safety and adherence to hospital SOPs.

Pay: ₹10,670.54 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person