Assistant Technician (MB Operating Theatre)

Overview*
The job-holder is responsible to provide a safe and clean environment for the surgical patient.
Job Responsibilities*
You will be responsible for the following:
 Ensure operational readiness of OT equipment
o Check the suction and diathermy machines for cleanliness and good working order
o Check operating lights for clarity and good functioning
o Clean, check and prepare operating table and accessories
o Perform daily inventory check on positioning aids and accessories
o Routine cleaning of OT equipment e.g. tourniquet, light source etc
 Assist to ensure efficient turnover of daily elective and emergency operations in the operating room
o Transport patient from the ward to OT and vice versa
o Assist in the safe transfer of patient from trolley to operating table and vice versa
o Assist in positioning the patient
o Assist surgeon in application of tourniquet
o Adjust and focus the operating lights and assist nurses in patient care
o To stay in the OR to assist the surgical team when needed, eg. Change the suction liner, additional adhoc equipment needed etc
o Perform cleaning of the OR in between cases within 15mins. (Turnaround time target)
 Maintain a clean and safe operating room environment
o Ensure that the disposable suction liner is capped tightly before discarding into the biohazard bag.
o Perform OT terminal cleaning at the end of the list or after infected cases as stated in the protocol.
o Maintain proper daily housekeeping of OT suite which include operating room, prep-room, scrub room, Anaesthesia room and sluice room.
o Clear soiled linen and surgical wastes to the dirty utility room after the next case had started or when time permits.
 Other job duties such as maintaining proper housekeeping of pantry after 6pm.
 Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements*
 Preferably with NITEC / secondary school education
 Possess initiative and keenness to learn
 Possess good interpersonal and communication skills