Operating Theatre Technician Associate

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking an Operating Theatre Technical Assistant. The role includes setting up theatre suites, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting the surgical team during procedures. Candidates should have GCE N/O Levels and a WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support is advantageous. Meticulous individuals who can work shifts and are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Relevant working experience as Operating Theatre Technical Assistant / Associate is preferred.
• Willingness to perform 3 rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Setup of Operating Theatre suites and equipment for surgeries.
• Daily cleaning of patient trolleys and operating room floors.
• Assist the surgical team with patient transfer and positioning.

Skills

Meticulous

Ability to work with little supervision

Education

GCE N/ O Levels

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support

Job description

You will perform basic services in the Operating Theatres that include, but are not limited to setting up of Operating Theatre suites and basic equipment set-up to meet surgical list for the day. You will ensure that the daily cleaning of patient trolleys and floors in the operating rooms, as well as the preparation of operating rooms in between cases to meet the Hospital’s Infection Control Practices. You also assist the surgical team in transferring and positioning patient onto the operating table, adjusting Operating Theatre lights when assigned.

Requirement

• GCE N/ O Levels
• Candidates who have completely WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatres / Sterilisation Services) will be an advantage
• Relevant working experience as Operating Theatre Technical Assistant / Operating Theatre Technical Associate is preferred
• Meticulous, and able to work with little supervision
• Able to perform 3 rotating shifts (7am to 3.35pm; 1pm to 9.35pm; 9pm to 7.30am), including weekends and public holidays
• Fully vaccinated for COVID

*Note: This is not a temporary/ part-time position.