Operating Theatre Technician (295) - Alexandra Hospital

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University Health System Pte. Ltd. seeks an Operating Theatre Support Technician to ensure a safe, clean, and well-organized OT environment. You will assist with prepping the operating room, equipment, and supplies for each case, and support the surgical team during procedures.

Responsibilities include patient transfer, positioning, equipment checks, and routine housekeeping of OT areas, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre) or proven OT support experience.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Check suction and diathermy machines for cleanliness and operation.
• Prepare operating room and accessories for scheduled cases.
• Assist in patient transfer and positioning in OT.
• Support surgical team during procedures as needed.
• Maintain daily housekeeping of OT areas and inventory.
• Clean, prepare, and maintain OT lights and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Teamwork

Health and safety

Education

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support)

Job description

Overview

The job-holder 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 routine cleaning of OT equipment e.g. tourniquet, light source etc weekly
• 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