An Operation Theatre (OT) Technician is a crucial allied healthcare professional who manages the operating room, ensures a sterile environment, and supports surgeons and anesthetists before, during, and after surgical procedures. They handle critical groundwork, from equipment setup to patient transport. [1, 2, 3, 4]Core ResponsibilitiesThe day-to-day duties of an OT Technician are typically broken down into three main phases: [1, 2]1. Pre-operative (Before Surgery):
- Theatre Setup: Prepare the operating room and arrange sterile surgical instruments, drapes, and consumable trays according to the specific surgery scheduled. [1, 2]
- Equipment Check: Ensure all biomedical devices—such as anesthesia machines, C-arm machines, monitors, and lights—are functional and sterilized. [1, 2]
- Patient Preparation: Assist in safely shifting and positioning the patient on the operating table based on the surgeon's requirements. [1, 2]
2. Intra-operative (During Surgery):
- Surgical Assistance: Hand sterile instruments, sutures, and supplies to the surgeon and scrub nurse during the procedure.
- Monitoring: Assist the anesthetist in monitoring patient vitals, managing intravenous fluids, and administering medications.
- Safety & Counts: Strictly enforce infection control guidelines and perform counts of sponges, needles, and instruments to prevent retained foreign objects. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
3. Post-operative (After Surgery):
- Cleanup & Sterilization: Disinfect the operating room post-surgery and operate autoclave machines to clean, pack, and sterilize surgical tools for the next procedure. [1, 2]
- Patient Transport: Safely move the patient to the recovery room or intensive care unit (ICU) and assist in transferring them to the bed. [1, 2]
Pay: ₹12,060.86 - ₹26,640.13 per month
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
