OT Technician

Department: OT

Job Title: OT Technician

Report to whom: In Charge -OT

Responsible for : Overall Pathology related all activities

Qualification : OT Technician Course

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and keeping the operating room before the conduct of surgery.
• Preparations the operating room before and after surgery.
• Maintains and keeps the operating room and ensures everything is running smoothly before the conduct of surgery.
• Cleanse and disinfect surgical equipment before and after surgeries.
• Maintains and keeps all surgical tools sterile and orderly.
• Maintains and keeps all equipment clean and functional.
• Order and maintain adequate necessary supplies in the operating room.
• Prepare necessary equipment prior to procedure/surgery.
• Assists in bringing the patient to the operating room.
• Attends to the needs of the patient while inside the operating room.
• Assist surgeon during the procedure.
• Assist nursing staff in keeping patient safe during the procedure by assisting RN with the application of restraints and following the recommended protocol.
• Provides assistance to the surgical team and coordinates very closely with the doctors, nurses.
• Clean and disinfect operating room area after each procedure/surgeries with the help of housekeeping staff.
• Reports any defective equipment and instrument for repair or replacement inform immediately OT Incharge.
• Assist other staff in shifting the patient for PACU.
• Will be responsible for any other duties assigned by the Reporting Authority from time to time.

Skill Set:

• Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given by the In charge – OT or supervisor of the department.
• To understand and apply knowledge of medical terminology.
• To think independently and exercise ones own judgment in determining actions during Emergencies.
• Have an affinity for teamwork.
• Ability to comprehend written instructions given by the supervisors and the other related departmental personnel.
• Ability to plan & organize ones work schedule effectively.
• Being a service provider listening and speaking are essential requirements to understand and carry out the instructions given by users.