Job Summary To provide specialized technical and clinical support during cardiothoracic, cardiac, and thoracic surgical procedures, including Heart and Lung Transplant surgeries. The role involves ensuring OT readiness, handling advanced surgical equipment, maintaining sterile protocols, assisting surgical teams, and ensuring patient safety and smooth functioning of the CTOT.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist surgeons and the surgical team during cardiac, thoracic, and cardiothoracic surgical procedures.

2. Provide specialized technical support during Heart and Lung Transplant surgeries.

3. Ensure complete readiness of the operation theatre before scheduled surgical procedures.

4. Prepare and arrange specialized surgical instruments, equipment, and consumables required for cardiac and thoracic surgeries.

5. Handle and operate specialized OT equipment used in cardiothoracic procedures.

6. Assist in setting up and preparing equipment for heart and lung transplant procedures.

7. Ensure the availability and proper functioning of surgical instruments, monitors, and other critical equipment.

8. Coordinate with surgeons, anesthetists, perfusionists, nurses, and other clinical teams for smooth surgical workflow.

9. Assist in maintaining strict aseptic techniques and sterile protocols throughout surgical procedures.

10. Ensure proper handling, sterilization, storage, and maintenance of surgical instruments.

11. Support procedures involving advanced cardiac surgical equipment and technology.

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Assist in preparing specialized equipment and consumables for emergency cardiac and thoracic surgeries.

13. Monitor equipment functionality and immediately report technical issues to the concerned department.

14. Ensure compliance with infection control practices, OT protocols, and patient safety standards.

15. Maintain accurate records of surgical consumables, equipment usage, and OT documentation.

16. Coordinate with CSSD for timely availability of sterilized surgical instruments and equipment.

17. Monitor inventory levels of CTOT consumables and specialized surgical materials.

18. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and departmental training programmes.

19. Ensure adherence to NABH/JCI standards and hospital policies.

20. Support emergency transplant procedures and ensure round-the-clock OT readiness as required.

Educational Qualification

- B.Sc. in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology / B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology.

- M.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology or relevant specialization will be an added advantage.

Experience

- 58 years of relevant experience in a reputed multispecialty or tertiary care hospital.

- Mandatory experience in Cardiothoracic Operation Theatre (CTOT).

- Hands-on experience in Heart and Lung Transplant surgeries is highly preferred.

- Experience in cardiac, thoracic, and advanced cardiothoracic surgical procedures is essential.

📌 Walk-in || Senior CTOT Technologist/ Technician (Chennai)
🏢 Apollo Hospitals
📍 Chennai