Operating Theatre Technician - Alexandra Hospital

Overview
The job-holder is responsible to provide a safe and clean environment for the surgical patient.



Job Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities (80%):
. Check the suction and diathermy machines for cleanliness and good working order
. Check operating lights for clarity and good functioning
. Clean, check and prepare operating table and accessories
. Prepare the operating room for each patient scheduled on the operating list
. Assist in the safe transfer of patient from trolley to operating table and vice versa
. Assist in positioning the patient
. Assist surgeon in application of tourniquet
. Adjust and focus the operating lights and assist nurses in patient care
. Perform daily inventory check on positioning aids and accessories
. Perform cleaning of the operating room in between cases within 15mins
. Clear soiled linen and surgical wastes to the disposal room after the next case had started or when necessary time allows
. Ensure that the disposable suction liner is capped tightly before discarding into the biohazard bag
. Maintain proper housekeeping of OT suite which include operating room, prep-room, scrub room, Anaes room and sluice room daily
. Do terminal cleaning at the end of the list or after infected cases as stated in the protocol
. To stay in the operating room to assist the surgical team when needed, eg. Change the suction liner, additional adhoc equipment needed etc
Secondary Responsibilities (20%):
. Maintain proper housekeeping of pantry
. Transport patient from the ward to OT and vice versa
. Perform routine cleaning of OT equipment e.g. tourniquet, light source etc weekly
. Perform any other duties as assigned



Requirements
. WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) or relevant working experience as an Operating Theatre Technician
. Possess initiative and keen to learn
. Possess good interpersonal and communication skills

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