Operation Theatre Incharge

MGM Hospital & Research Centre Pvt. Ltd; Patna; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MGM Hospital & Research Centre Pvt. Ltd is seeking an OT technician to support operating theatres with preparation, instrument handling and patient care.

You will assist surgeons and anaesthetists, maintain aseptic practices and ensure accurate counts and documentation throughout procedures. The role requires strict adherence to infection-control protocols, proper identification and consent processes, and coordination with multiple hospital departments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OT procedures and surgical protocols.
• Aseptic and sterile technique.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Infection-control practices.
• Patient safety and perioperative care.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operation Theatre, surgical instruments, equipment and required consumables before procedures.
• Assist surgeons and anaesthetists during surgical and operative procedures.
• Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques throughout the procedure.
• Perform pre-operative preparation and post-operative care of patients.
• Ensure proper patient identification, consent verification and surgical-site verification.
• Maintain the Surgical Safety Checklist.
• Maintain accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts before, during and after surgery.
• Monitor availability of OT drugs, instruments, implants, sutures and other consumables.
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of OT equipment and instruments.
• Coordinate with CSSD, ICU, wards, laboratory, blood bank, pharmacy and other departments.
• Ensure safe transfer and proper handover of patients after surgery.
• Maintain OT registers, surgical records, checklists and other required documentation.
• Monitor functioning of OT equipment and report defects or maintenance requirements.
• Follow infection-control, biomedical-waste management, fire-safety and hospital safety protocols.
• Maintain adequate inventory and ensure timely replenishment of OT supplies.
• Participate in emergency procedures, mock drills, audits and quality-improvement activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct at all times.
• Work effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, technicians and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

OT procedures knowledge

Aseptic technique

Surgical instruments knowledge

Infection-control practices

Patient safety

Teamwork

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Documentation skills

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operation Theatre, surgical instruments, equipment and required consumables before procedures.
• Assist surgeons and anaesthetists during surgical and operative procedures.
• Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques throughout the procedure.
• Perform pre-operative preparation and post-operative care of patients.
• Ensure proper patient identification, consent verification and surgical-site verification.
• Maintain and follow the Surgical Safety Checklist.
• Maintain accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts before, during and after surgery.
• Monitor availability of OT drugs, instruments, implants, sutures and other consumables.
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of OT equipment and instruments.
• Coordinate with CSSD, ICU, wards, laboratory, blood bank, pharmacy and other departments.
• Ensure safe transfer and proper handover of patients after surgery.
• Maintain OT registers, surgical records, checklists and other required documentation.
• Monitor functioning of OT equipment and report defects or maintenance requirements.
• Follow infection-control, biomedical-waste management, fire-safety and hospital safety protocols.
• Maintain adequate inventory and ensure timely replenishment of OT supplies.
• Participate in emergency procedures, mock drills, audits and quality-improvement activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct at all times.
• Work effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, technicians and other healthcare professionals.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of OT procedures and surgical protocols
• Aseptic and sterile technique
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment
• Infection-control practices
• Patient safety and perioperative care
• Good communication and teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure
• Documentation and record-keeping skills
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts