Operating Theatre Technician (295) - 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 If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.