Operation Theatre Technician

Job Title: OT Technician

Location: Gopalapuram -Chennai
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: [Day shift/Rotational shift]

About Us

We are a leading for single‑specialty hospital committed to delivering quality patient care with a team of dedicated professionals. Sunday off Facilitated

Role Summary

As an OT (Operating Theatre) Technician, you will assist the surgical team in preparing the operating theatre, equipment, instruments, and supplies; ensure surgical procedures run smoothly; maintain high hygiene and safety standards; and support post‑operative cleaning and turnover of the theatre.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating theatre for surgical procedures — ensure availability and functioning of instruments, equipment, consumables, sterile supplies, lights, suction, monitors.
• Assist in setting up the surgical table, positioning of patient (in coordination with the anesthesia & nursing team), draping, and ensuring sterile field integrity.
• Hand over instruments to surgeons and scrub staff during procedures.
• Monitor equipment functioning (e.g., monitors, diathermy, lights, suction) and report malfunctions or downtime.
• Maintain and restock instrument trays, surgical packs, and consumables in the OT.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control, sterilization protocols, cleaning and disinfection of theatre surfaces, equipment, and instruments after each case.
• Assist in the transfer of patients in and out of the OT, ensuring correct protocol is followed.
• Maintain documentation related to surgical cases, instrument usage, equipment logs, waste disposal, theatre turnover time.
• Coordinate with biomedical engineering and maintenance teams for regular servicing of OT equipment.
• Ensure proper disposal of biomedical waste and adhere to safety and regulatory norms (e.g., biomedical waste segregation, safe sharps handling).
• Participate in continuous improvement activities: maintain theatre turnaround time targets, implement safety checklists, support theatre audits.
• Attend training on new equipment, protocols, or procedures as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Certificate in OT Technician / OT Technology / Operation Theatre Technology (or equivalent) from a recognized institute.
• Ideally 1‑3 years (or specify) experience as OT Technician in a hospital or surgical facility.
• Knowledge of sterilization processes, aseptic techniques, theatre protocols.
• Familiarity with OT equipment and instruments, surgical instrumentation, monitors, lights, suction, diathermy is a plus.
• Good communication, coordination and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing theatre schedules.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to patient safety.
• Physical ability to stand for long durations, move equipment/instruments, and lift moderate loads as needed.
• Availability to work shifts/rotational hours as surgeries may be scheduled beyond normal hours.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for continued training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A role where you make a direct impact on patient care and surgical outcome

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹23,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person