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Job Summary:
The job of OT Technician is maintenance of operation theater; preparation, sterilization and provision of OT instruments for surgical procedures, maintenance of OT equipment and assistance to surgeon, anesthetist & OT nurse during surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure working of OT equipment like anesthesia machine and other equipment.
2. Maintenance of operation theatre records.
3. Conduct regular physical verification of all the OT equipment.
4. Ensure that a proper and regular supply of oxygen and suction is maintained all the time.
5. Responsible for fumigation of OT’s and their documentation.
6. Ensure working of centralized oxygen piping.
7. Maintenance of OT temperature and humidity as per the protocols.
8. Scavenging system for removal of anesthetic gases.
9. To verify the functioning of the anesthesia machine and breathing system.
10. Checking and confirming all instruments and medicines are in stock and loaded on the trolley for the surgery.
11. Assists in the patient transfer or shifting from stretcher to the table and also sometimes to-and-fro from OT to hospital room.
12. Handling the C-ARM Machines during the surgery.
13. Assisting the surgeon during the surgical procedure.
14. Patient monitoring during pre-operative and post-operative phase.
15. Assisting the anesthesiologist in providing drugs, IV fluids, blood transfusion, and preparing drugs.
16. Must be willing to work in shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
17. Physically able to stand for extended periods and move patients as needed.

Qualifications:
BS Operation Theatre with 1 to 2 years of related work experience or Diploma in OT Technician with 2 to 3 years of related work experience

Skills:
Teamwork skills are the characteristics and talents that enable you to collaborate well with others in discussions, tasks, meetings and other circumstances. Teamwork abilities depend on your capacity to communicate effectively, actively listen and behave responsibly and honestly. It is vital for operating theatre technicians to be capable of effectively collaborating with the rest of the team. It is essential to complete their tasks in accordance with team members in an operation theatre as everyone is usually fulfilling a unique and critical task. Operation theatre technicians often take the initiative in assisting their teammates and contributing to the operation’s success.