Operating Theatre Technician

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd is seeking an Operating Theatre Technician to ensure a safe, clean, and ready environment for surgical procedures. You will support the surgical team by preparing rooms, equipment, and patient positioning, while adhering to hygiene and safety protocols.

The role emphasizes initiative, good communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced OT setting, with duties spanning from setup to post-case cleanup and inventory management.

Qualifications

• WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) or equivalent working experience.
• Possess initiative and keen to learn.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Check suction and diathermy machines for cleanliness and proper function.
• Inspect operating lights for clarity and reliable operation.
• Prepare operating table and accessories; ensure sterile setup.
• Set up the operating room for each scheduled patient.
• Assist in safe transfer and positioning of patients in the OT.
• Support surgeon and nursing staff during procedures as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and inventory of OT equipment and supplies.
• Perform cleaning of the OT between cases within the allotted time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support)

Job description

About the job Operating Theatre Technician

Overview

The jobholder is responsible to provide a safe and clean environment for the surgical patient.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities (80%):

• 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
• Prepare the operating room for each patient scheduled on the operating list
• 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
• Perform daily inventory check on positioning aids and accessories
• Perform cleaning of the operating room in between cases within 15mins
• Clear soiled linen and surgical wastes to the disposal room after the next case had started or when necessary, time allows
• Ensure that the disposable suction liner is capped tightly before discarding into the biohazard bag
• Maintain proper housekeeping of OT suite which include operating room, prep-room, scrub room, Anaes room and sluice room daily
• Do terminal cleaning at the end of the list or after infected cases as stated in the protocol
• To stay in the operating room to assist the surgical team when needed, eg. Change the suction liner, additional adhoc equipment needed etc

Secondary Responsibilities (20%):

• Maintain proper housekeeping of pantry
• Transport patient from the ward to OT and vice versa
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) or relevant working experience as an Operating Theatre Technician
• Possess initiative and keen to learn
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licensce: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Dianna | Registration No: R1327268

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (e2i).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.

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