Surgical OR Support Technician

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital in Singapore is seeking a diligent theatre technician to maintain a safe and clean environment for the surgical patient. You will support the surgical team by ensuring OT equipment is ready, assisting with patient transfers, and keeping the OT safe and organized throughout daily operations.

This role requires initiative, good communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Preferably with NITEC / secondary school education.
• Possess initiative and keenness to learn.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Check suction/diathermy machines for cleanliness and good working order.
• Check operating lights for clarity and good functioning.
• Clean, check and prepare operating table and accessories.
• Perform daily inventory checks 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.
• Transport patient to OT and back; assist in transfers to/from operating table.
• Assist in positioning the patient and in the application of tourniquet.
• Adjust and focus operating lights; assist nurses in patient care.
• Stay in OR to assist surgical team as needed; assist with turnover tasks.
• Perform OT terminal cleaning and maintain housekeeping of OT suites.

Skills

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

NITEC / secondary education

Job description

National University Hospital in Singapore is seeking a diligent theatre technician to maintain a safe and clean environment for the surgical patient. You will support the surgical team by ensuring OT equipment is ready, assisting with patient transfers, and keeping the OT safe and organized throughout daily operations.

This role requires initiative, good communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting.