Assistant Technician (MB Operating Theatre)(10407)

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.

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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