Operation Theatre Technician

Ashoka superspeciality women hospital &Research Pvt.Ltd.; Raipur; On-site; INR 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashoka Hospital in Raipur, India seeks a dedicated Operation Theatre (OT) Technician to maintain OT readiness, handle sterilization (Autoclave/ETO), and provide scrub assistance across Obstetrics, General Surgery, and Urology.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma (DOTT) or B.Sc. OT Technology with extensive hands-on experience in a multispecialty hospital setting and a focus on infection control and instrument integrity.

Qualifications

• Diploma in OT Technology or BSc in OT Technology.
• Hands-on experience in a multi-specialty hospital environment (25 years).
• Knowledge of sterilization, instrumentation, and readiness of OT equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical scrub assistance for LSCS, General Surgery, and Urology.
• Conduct pre-operative checks on anesthesia workstations, suction units, diathermy machines, and gas pipelines.
• Maintain sterilization cycles logs and ensure traceability to patients.

Skills

Clinical Scrub

General Surgery

Urology

Infection Control

Equipment Handling

Emergency Response

Education

Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology

B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology

Tools

Autoclave

ETO Sterilization

Laparoscopic stacks

Job description

Job Description: Operation Theatre (OT) Technician

Department: Surgical Services & CSSD

Institution: Ashoka Hospital

Reports To: OT In-Charge / Medical Director

Qualifications: Diploma (DOTT) or B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology

Experience: 25 years of hands-on experience in a multi-specialty hospital environment

Job Purpose

To maintain the operational readiness of the OT floor, manage the sterilization of surgical equipment (Autoclave/ETO), and provide technical scrub assistance across specialized surgical departments including Obstetrics (LSCS), General Surgery, and Urology.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Clinical Scrub Assistance & Specialties
   • LSCS (Obstetrics): Prepare sterile sets for emergency and elective C-sections. Anticipate the surgeons needs for rapid incisions, neonatal delivery, and layered uterine closure.
   • General Surgery: Assemble and test instruments for both open and laparoscopic procedures (cholecystectomies, appendectomies, etc.). Manage trocars, graspers, and harmonic scalpel setups.
   • Urology: Handle delicate endo-urological hardware, including cystoscopes and resectoscopes. Manage continuous fluid irrigation systems for TURP/TURBT and ensure the integrity of fiber-optic cables.
   • Safety Protocols: Conduct rigorous verbal counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the nursing staff before the first incision and before the final skin closure.
2. 2. Floor & Equipment Management
   • OT Readiness: Perform pre-operative checks on anesthesia workstations, suction units, diathermy machines, and medical gas pipelines to ensure 100% functionality.
   • Floor Turnaround: Coordinate the efficient cleaning and resetting of the OT between cases to maintain a smooth surgical schedule while strictly following infection control protocols.
   • Inventory: Monitor and maintain stock levels of surgical consumables, sutures, and specialized implantation required for the day's procedures.
3. 3. Sterilization & CSSD (Autoclave & ETO)
   • Steam Autoclaving: Responsible for the cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization of all metal instrument trays. Perform and document daily BowieDick tests and vacuum leak tests.
   • ETO Sterilization: Manage the sterilization of heat-sensitive items (laparoscopic cameras, urological scopes, etc.). Ensure correct gas exposure and mandatory aeration times to prevent toxic residue.
   • Traceability: Maintain detailed logs of all sterilization cycles, including chemical and biological indicators, to ensure every instrument set is fully traceable to the patient.

Technical Competencies

• Infection Control: Expert knowledge of aseptic techniques and Biomedical Waste (BMW) segregation.
• Equipment Handling: Proficiency in operating advanced autoclaves, ETO machines, and laparoscopic stacks.
• Emergency Response: Ability to stay calm and assist effectively during high-pressure emergency conversions.

Compensation: From 15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person .