Operating Theatre Technician

Healthway Medical Group; Orchard (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthway Medical Group is seeking an Operating Theatre Technician to support the surgical team. You will prepare the operating theatre and accessories, check suction and diathermy equipment for cleanliness and proper function, assist in patient transfers and positioning, and ensure the room is ready for each scheduled case.

You will also help adjust operating lights and oversee daily OT housekeeping. Responsibilities include assisting the surgeon with tourniquet application, performing routine

Qualifications

• Candidate must have N Level or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) or relevant working experience.
• Must demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Check the suction and diathermy machines for cleanliness and good working order.
• Check operating lights for clarity and good functioning.
• 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 and 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.
• Maintain proper housekeeping of the OT suite daily.
• Terminal cleaning at end of list or after infected cases as per protocol.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

N Level or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support

Job description

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
• Doterminal 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:

• Candidate must possess at least N Level or 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