OT Technician

About the job

Job SummaryThe OT Technician prepares the operating room, maintains a highly sterile environment, calibrates specialized surgical machinery, and directly assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgical operations. Key Responsibilities1. Pre-Operative Preparation

• Sterilize the environment: Perform room fumigation and deep sanitization according to hospital protocols.
• Set up instruments: Arrange, count, and prepare specific surgical instrument trays and trolleys requested for the scheduled procedure.
• Calibrate machinery: Check, troubleshoot, and test the functionality of anesthesia machines, ventilators, monitors, and centralized oxygen lines.
• Patient transit: Assist in transferring the patient safely from the stretcher onto the operating table and position them as required for the surgery.2. Intra-Operative Assistance
• Scrub assistance: Pass sterile instruments, sutures, sponges, and surgical supplies to the surgeon seamlessly during live procedures.
• Maintain fluid systems: Operate and manage surgical suction apparatus and wall suctions during deep-cavity work.
• Anesthesia support: Provide physical and resource support to the anesthesiologist by passing specialized drugs, IV lines, or intubation kits.
• Strict infection control: Monitor the sterile field constantly and immediately flag any breaks in aseptic technique.3. Post-Operative Tasks & Maintenance
• Count Verification: Perform mandatory final counts of surgical needles, instruments, and sponges with the floor nurse to prevent retained objects.
• Instrument turnaround: Clean, decontaminate, and send used surgical machinery and tool kits back to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD).
• Waste management: Safely dispose of hazardous biomedical waste, chemicals, and sharps following legal healthcare regulations.
• Log management: Update surgical data sheets, maintain detailed inventory lists, and log equipment maintenance charts.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology (OTT) or a closely related paramedical field.
• Experience: Minimum 13 years of hands-on experience in a multi-specialty hospital environment preferred (freshers with internship experience can apply).
• Technical Skills: Deep working knowledge of aseptic/sterile techniques, basic surgical instruments, C-arm handling, and emergency clinical codes.
• Physical Stamina: Capability to stand for prolonged periods, lift heavy machinery attachments, and assist in transferring patients.