OT Technician

Job Description

• To assist in preparing the room for surgery • Responsible for having surgical equipment, and other equipment ready for the operation. • To assist doctors by handing them needed instruments during surgery and for supply of equipment’s and readiness of equipment’s and supply of drugs to Anesthetist. • Transferring patient after operations to the recovery room and ensure safe transfer of patient from operating room to ward or other unit. • Assist anesthesia providers using aseptic or sterile technique with non-invasive and invasive patient procedures including peripheral and/or central intravenous and/ or arterial line placement. • Assist anesthesia providers with physiological monitoring of patient notifying the anesthesia providers of abnormal changes in vital signs and/or physical appearance of the patient. • Clean anesthesia machine, monitors and equipment flowing procedure established by infection control • Assist with patient laboratory tests and results including but not limited to ABG’s, ACTs and other point of care testes • Obtain blood products and pharmaceuticals assisting with preparation and delivery. • Maintain immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures • Keep abreast of the progress of and knowledge to maintain the highest standard of professional competence. • Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements • Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities • Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures • Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports • Comply with Waste management procedures and policies • Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems