Job Description

Operating Theatre Technician Working days: Rotating shift Mon -Fri (7am-7pm), Alternate Saturday (8:30am-1pm) Salary: $2000 - $2500 Location: Orchard/ Paragon Responsibilities * Be responsive Operating Theatre Technician Working days: Rotating shift Mon -Fri (7am-7pm), Alternate Saturday (8:30am-1pm) Salary: $2000 - $2500 Location: Orchard/ Paragon Responsibilities Be responsive to the surgical team's request and work as a team to provide quality care for patient in the operating theatre Assist and support the surgical team in preparing for day-to-day operations Communicate effectively and administer safety regulations at all times Competent in operating all Operating Theatre equipment and able to provide solution where breakdown occurs Improve Patient Safety Improve infection control practices and reduce opportunities of health care associated infection Maintain cleanliness of the environment Perform routine check on machine and equipment and ensure they are in good conditions including operating table Proper cleaning of room, equipment and other instruments Check operating lights for clarity and good functioning Provide assistance to surgeon (adjust lighting, tourniquet application) Disposal of surgical waste and discard contents from suction bottles Check the suction and diathermy machines for cleanliness and good working order Performs routine cleaning of operating table/ room, equipment and accessories Prepare the operating room for each patient scheduled on the operating list Assist in the safe transfer of patient from the ward to operating theatre, from trolley to operating table, and vice versa Clear soiled linen and surgical wastes to the disposal room Discard contents from suction bottles and change the suction liner Maintain proper housekeeping of operating theatres, sluice rooms, change rooms and bathrooms. Housekeeping duties Requirements O' levels or NITEC equivalent and above preferred Able to commit to shift duties Possess initiative and willingness to learn Able to assist and lift patients and equipment when needed