Assistant Technician (MB Operating Theatre)

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital is seeking an Assistant Technician (MB Operating Theatre) to support the surgical team and maintain a safe, sterile environment. The role focuses on keeping the OT equipment ready, assisting with patient transfers, and ensuring a smooth turnover between cases.

You will work in a busy operating theatre, performing routine cleaning, equipment checks, and helping in positioning patients under supervision.

Qualifications

• Preferably with NITEC / secondary school education.
• Possess initiative and keenness to learn.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational readiness of OT equipment (check suction/diathermy machines, cleanliness, working order).
• Assist in efficient turnover of daily elective and emergency operations in the OT.
• Maintain a clean and safe operating room environment (cleaning, housekeeping, waste handling).
• Assist in patient transport to/from OT and positioning on the table.
• Stay in the OR to assist the surgical team as needed.
• Perform OT terminal cleaning and routine housekeeping of OT suites.

Skills

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

NITEC / secondary education

Job description

Assistant Technician (MB Operating Theatre)

Job ID: 10407

Job Function: Allied Health

Institution: National University Hospital

Overview

The job-holder is responsible to provide a safe and clean environment for the surgical patient.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure operational readiness of OT equipment
  • Check the suction and diathermy machines for cleanliness and good working order
  • Check operating lights for clarity and good functioning
  • Clean, check and prepare operating table and accessories
  • Perform daily inventory check on positioning aids and accessories
  • Routine cleaning of OT equipment e.g. tourniquet, light source etc
• Assist to ensure efficient turnover of daily elective and emergency operations in the operating room
  • Transport patient from the ward to OT and vice versa
  • Assist in the safe transfer of patient from trolley to operating table and vice versa
  • Assist in positioning the patient
  • Assist surgeon in application of tourniquet
  • Adjust and focus the operating lights and assist nurses in patient care
  • To stay in the OR to assist the surgical team when needed, eg. Change the suction liner, additional adhoc equipment needed etc
  • Perform cleaning of the OR in between cases within 15mins. (Turnaround time target)
• Maintain a clean and safe operating room environment
  • Ensure that the disposable suction liner is capped tightly before discarding into the biohazard bag.
  • Perform OT terminal cleaning at the end of the list or after infected cases as stated in the protocol.
  • Maintain proper daily housekeeping of OT suite which include operating room, prep-room, scrub room, Anaesthesia room and sluice room.
  • Clear soiled linen and surgical wastes to the dirty utility room after the next case had started or when time permits.
• Other job duties such as maintaining proper housekeeping of pantry after 6pm.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Preferably with NITEC / secondary school education
• Possess initiative and keenness to learn
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills