Operating Theatre Support Technician

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

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.