1. Job Purpose

To assist the surgical team in the smooth, safe, and efficient functioning of the Operation Theatre by ensuring proper preparation of OT, surgical instruments, equipment, consumables, sterilization, and adherence to hospital safety and infection-control protocols.

2. Key Responsibilities

- Prepare the Operation Theatre before every scheduled and emergency surgery.
- Ensure all OT instruments, surgical sets, equipment, and consumables are available and ready for use.
- Assist surgeons, anesthetists, and nursing staff during surgical procedures as required.
- Check the availability and functioning of OT equipment before starting procedures.
- Perform proper cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and handling of surgical instruments as per hospital protocols.
- Ensure proper packing, labeling, storage, and maintenance of sterile surgical sets.
- Maintain OT stock and inform the concerned authority regarding shortages or requirements.
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste according to hospital protocols.
- Follow infection-control, aseptic, and sterilization procedures strictly.
- Maintain OT registers, sterilization records, equipment checklists, and other required documentation.
- Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are accounted for after every procedure.
- Assist in shifting and positioning patients safely as instructed by the clinical team.
- Maintain cleanliness, discipline, and readiness of the OT at all times.
- Immediately report any equipment malfunction, damage, shortage, or safety concern to the concerned authority.
- Ensure proper handover of OT-related information and pending work to the next shift.
- Assist during emergency and urgent surgical procedures whenever required.
- Follow all hospital policies, SOPs, safety guidelines, and instructions issued by management.
- Maintain professional conduct and effective coordination with surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, and other departments.

3. Patient Safety & Infection Control





- Strictly follow aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Ensure sterilized instruments and supplies are used appropriately.
- Follow hand hygiene and PPE protocols.
- Ensure safe handling of sharps and biomedical waste.
- Report any contamination, infection-control breach, or safety incident immediately.
- Never leave critical OT equipment or procedures unattended without proper handover and authorization.

4. Documentation & Records

The OT Technician shall maintain and update:

- OT procedure records
- Instrument and surgical set records
- Sterilization/autoclave records
- OT equipment checklists
- Consumable and stock records
- Biomedical waste-related records
- Maintenance/breakdown records
- Any other records as instructed by the OT Incharge or management

5. Qualifications

- Diploma / Certificate in Operation Theatre Technology or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in an Operation Theatre.
- Experience in a multispeciality hospital will be preferred.
- Knowledge of surgical instruments, OT equipment, sterilization and infection-control procedures is essential.

6. Skills & Competencies

- Good knowledge of OT procedures and surgical instruments.
- Knowledge of sterilization and infection-control practices.
- Ability to work efficiently during emergency situations.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work in rotational shifts.
- Good team-working and interpersonal skills.
- Responsible, disciplined, and attentive to patient safety.
- Ability to maintain accurate OT documentation and records.

7. Key Performance Expectations

- OT readiness before scheduled procedures.
- Proper availability and handling of instruments and consumables.
- Zero avoidable lapses in sterilization and infection-control procedures.
- Proper maintenance of OT records.
- Timely reporting of equipment issues and stock shortages.
- Proper handover between shifts.
- Compliance with hospital SOPs and management instructions.

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹41,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 OT TECHNICIAN (Maharashtra)
🏢 solaris hospital
📍 Maharashtra