Operation Theatre Technician

Rhea Healthcare; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhea Healthcare in Coimbatore is seeking an Operation Theatre (OT) Technician with a Diploma or B.Sc in Operation Theatre Technology to join our operating department.

The role encompasses pre-operative preparation, intra-operative assistance, sterilization and infection control, post-operative turnover, equipment and inventory management, and documentation to ensure NABH standards are met. 23 years experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology or B.Sc in Operation Theatre Technology.
• Experience: 23 years preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control practices.
• Ability to assist during various surgical procedures.
• Willingness to work in shifts.
• Familiarity with NABH standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operation theatre before scheduled surgeries.
• Arrange and check surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure availability of sterile instruments, drapes, gowns, and consumables.
• Check functionality of OT equipment (monitors, suction, cautery, lights).
• Assist surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing staff during procedures.
• Maintain sterile environment and aseptic techniques.
• Assist in patient positioning and transferring patients safely.
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of instruments.
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols.
• Maintain OT cleanliness and biomedical waste management guidelines.
• Assist in shifting patients to recovery and prepare OT after surgeries.
• Collect, clean, and send used instruments for sterilization.
• Monitor stock and report shortages for OT consumables.
• Maintain OT registers and equipment maintenance records.
• Coordinate with CSSD for instrument availability.

Skills

Surgical instruments handling

Sterilization procedures

Aseptic technique

Patient positioning

Shift work

Biomedical waste management

Education

Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology

B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology

Job description

Job Title: Operation Theatre (OT) Technician
Department: Operation Theatre
Qualification: Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT) / B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology
Experience: 23 years (preferred)

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Pre-Operative Preparation

• Prepare the operation theatre before scheduled surgeries.
• Arrange and check surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure the availability of sterile instruments, surgical drapes, gowns, and consumables.
• Check the functionality of OT equipment, including monitors, suction machines, cautery machines, and lights.

2. Intra-Operative Assistance

• Assist surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing staff during surgical procedures.
• Provide required surgical instruments and equipment during procedures.
• Maintain a sterile environment and follow aseptic techniques.
• Assist in patient positioning and transferring patients safely.

3. Sterilization and Infection Control

• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols.
• Maintain OT cleanliness and adhere to biomedical waste management guidelines.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.

4. Post-Operative Responsibilities

• Assist in shifting patients safely to the recovery room.
• Ensure proper cleaning and preparation of the OT after every surgery.
• Collect, clean, and send used instruments for sterilization.
• Ensure the OT is ready for the next surgical procedure.

5. Equipment and Inventory Management

• Monitor the availability of surgical instruments and OT consumables.
• Maintain stock records and report shortages.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and report them to the concerned department.
• Ensure proper maintenance and handling of OT equipment.

6. Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain OT registers and equipment maintenance records.
• Follow hospital policies, NABH standards, and safety protocols.
• Maintain surgical checklists and sterilization records as applicable.
• Coordinate with the CSSD team for sterile instrument availability.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of surgical instruments and OT procedures.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control practices.
• Ability to assist during various surgical procedures.
• Good coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work in shifts and handle emergency situations.
• Knowledge of biomedical waste management.