Operating Theatre Prep & Support Technician

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital (Singapore) Pte Ltd invites applications for an Operating Theatre Support role focused on maintaining a sterile, orderly OT environment and assisting the surgical team during procedures.

Role involves equipment readiness, patient transport, positioning, consistent turnover between cases, and strict adherence to cleanliness protocols to safeguard patient safety and efficiency in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Preferably 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 and diathermy machines for cleanliness and good working order.
• Check operating lights for clarity and 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.
• Assist to ensure efficient turnover of daily elective and emergency operations in the OR.
• Transport patient from ward to OT and vice versa.
• Assist in safe transfer of patient from trolley to operating table and vice versa.
• Assist in positioning the patient and application of tourniquet.
• Adjust and focus operating lights and assist nurses in patient care.
• Stay in the OR to assist the surgical team when needed.
• Perform cleaning of the OR in between cases within 15 mins.
• Maintain a clean and safe operating room environment.
• Maintain proper daily housekeeping of OT suite and related areas.
• Clear soiled linen and surgical wastes to the dirty utility room.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

initiative

interpersonal skills

communication skills

willingness to learn

Education

NITEC / secondary school education

Job description

National University Hospital (Singapore) Pte Ltd invites applications for an Operating Theatre Support role focused on maintaining a sterile, orderly OT environment and assisting the surgical team during procedures.

Role involves equipment readiness, patient transport, positioning, consistent turnover between cases, and strict adherence to cleanliness protocols to safeguard patient safety and efficiency in daily operations.