OT TECHNICIAN

Job Summary:

The OT Technician supports the surgical team by preparing the operating room, ensuring a sterile environment, managing surgical instruments, and assisting during surgery. The technician plays an essential role in patient safety and the smooth functioning of the operating theatre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the Operating Room: Set up the operating room with required instruments, equipment, and sterile drapes. Ensure the environment is clean and properly sanitized.
• Instrument Sterilization: Sterilize, disinfect, and prepare surgical instruments and tools before the operation. Ensure all tools are ready and functional for the procedure.
• Assisting During Surgery: Pass instruments to the surgeon and assist in retracting tissues or performing minor tasks under supervision.
• Patient Preparation: Assist in positioning patients on the operating table and ensure proper safety protocols are followed (e.g., patient identification, surgical site marking).
• Maintaining Sterile Field: Maintain a sterile environment by ensuring that sterile drapes and instruments are not contaminated during the surgery.
• Monitoring Equipment: Operate and monitor surgical equipment and machinery, ensuring that they function properly throughout the procedure.
• Inventory Management: Keep track of surgical supplies and instruments, maintaining an inventory of stock and notifying the appropriate personnel when items need to be replenished.
• Post-Surgery Duties: Assist in the cleaning and disposal of used instruments, dressings, and other materials after surgery. Help with the transfer of patients to recovery.
• Documentation: Ensure proper documentation of surgical procedures, tools used, and any relevant events during surgery.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to infection control protocols and hospital safety standards. Ensure compliance with regulations and standards related to patient care and surgical procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Typically requires a diploma or degree in surgical technology or a related field. Certification in operating room technology is often preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with surgical instruments, tools, and equipment; ability to understand surgical procedures and assist as needed.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, especially in maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring the correct instruments are used during surgery.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods during surgeries and manage physical tasks such as lifting or moving equipment.
• Knowledge of Safety Protocols: Understanding of infection control and safety protocols in an operating room environment.

Work Environment:

• The OT Technician works primarily in a hospital operating theatre, where surgeries are performed.
• The role may require shifts that extend beyond normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on the healthcare facility’s needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks that may require dexterity and attention to detail under pressure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person