Operating Theatre Technician

Overview

The jobholder 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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To apply, please visit www.gmprecruit.com

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dianna at dianna@gmprecruit.com

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licensce: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Dianna | Registration No: R1327268

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