Job Title: Operation Theatre (OT) Technician

Department: Operation Theatre

Qualification: Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT) / B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology

Experience: 23 years (preferred)

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Pre-Operative Preparation
Prepare the operation theatre before scheduled surgeries.
Arrange and check surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Ensure the availability of sterile instruments, surgical drapes, gowns, and consumables.
Check the functionality of OT equipment, including monitors, suction machines, cautery machines, and lights.
Intra-Operative Assistance
Assist surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing staff during surgical procedures.
Provide required surgical instruments and equipment during procedures.
Maintain a sterile workplace and follow aseptic techniques.
Assist in patient positioning and transferring patients safely.
Sterilization and Infection Control
Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
Follow infection prevention and control protocols.
Maintain OT cleanliness and adhere to biomedical waste management guidelines.
Ensure proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
Post-Operative Responsibilities




Assist in shifting patients safely to the recovery room.
Ensure proper cleaning and preparation of the OT after every surgery.
Collect, clean, and send used instruments for sterilization.
Ensure the OT is ready for the next surgical procedure.
Equipment and Inventory Management
Monitor the availability of surgical instruments and OT consumables.
Maintain stock records and report shortages.
Identify equipment malfunctions and report them to the concerned department.
Ensure proper maintenance and handling of OT equipment.
Documentation and Compliance
Maintain OT registers and equipment maintenance records.
Follow hospital policies, NABH standards, and safety protocols.
Maintain surgical checklists and sterilization records as applicable.
Coordinate with the CSSD team for sterile instrument availability.

Required Skills
Knowledge of surgical instruments and OT procedures.
Knowledge of sterilization and infection control practices.
Ability to assist during various surgical procedures.
Positive coordination and communication skills.
Ability to work in shifts and handle emergency situations.
Knowledge of biomedical waste management.

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