OT Assistant

Drlogy; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Drlogy is looking for an OT Assistant in Ahmedabad District, India. The primary role involves supporting operation theatre activities, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting clinical teams during surgeries. Key responsibilities include preparing the OT, maintaining sterile conditions, and coordinating with the clinical staff.

The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable about OT protocols and have strong attention to detail to maintain safety and efficiency during surgical operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OT protocols and infection control.
• Ability to handle surgical instruments and equipment.
• Experience in patient preparation and care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operation theatre as per protocols.
• Assist clinical teams during surgical activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility in the OT.

Job description

The OT Assistant will support operation theatre activities by preparing surgical instruments, assisting clinical teams, maintaining sterile conditions, and ensuring smooth OT workflow. This requires knowledge of OT protocols, infection control, sterilization support, equipment handling, and patient preparation. The candidate will coordinate with surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, CSSD, and housekeeping teams to maintain safe, clean, and efficient surgical operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operation theatre before surgical procedures as per OT protocols.
• Assist OT nurses, surgeons, and anesthetists during surgical and procedural activities.
• Arrange surgical instruments, equipment, linen, consumables, and required materials before cases.
• Support patient shifting, positioning, preparation, and transfer before and after surgery.
• Maintain cleanliness, sterility, and infection control standards inside the operation theatre.
• Assist in cleaning, disinfection, and turnover of OT rooms between surgical cases.
• Coordinate with CSSD for sterile instruments, trays, packs, and surgical supplies.
• Check availability and readiness of OT equipment, lights, suction, cautery, and monitors.
• Follow biomedical waste segregation and disposal practices as per hospital guidelines.
• Handle instruments and equipment carefully to prevent damage, contamination, or mix‑ups.
• Report equipment malfunction, supply shortages, or OT safety concerns to senior staff.
• Support emergency surgical preparation and quick OT readiness when required.
• Maintain OT registers, cleaning checklists, and procedure support records when assigned.
• Follow PPE, gowning, hand hygiene, and safety practices during all OT activities.
• Help ensure smooth surgical workflow, patient safety, and timely OT case completion.