Job Description

Job Title: OT Technician

Location:

Gopalapuram -Chennai

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

[Day shift/Rotational shift]

About Us

We are a leading for single?specialty hospital committed to delivering quality patient care with a team of dedicated professionals. Sunday off Facilitated

Role Summary

As an OT (Operating Theatre) Technician, you will assist the surgical team in preparing the operating theatre, equipment, instruments, and supplies; ensure surgical procedures run smoothly; maintain high hygiene and safety standards; and support post?operative cleaning and turnover of the theatre.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare the operating theatre for surgical procedures -- ensure availability and functioning of instruments, equipment, consumables, sterile supplies, lights, suction, monitors. Assist in setting up the surgical table, positioning of patient (in coordination with the anesthesia & nursing team), draping, and ensuring sterile field integrity. Hand over instruments to surgeons and scrub staff during procedures. Monitor equipment functioning (e.g., monitors, diathermy, lights, suction) and report malfunctions or downtime. Maintain and restock instrument trays, surgical packs, and consumables in the OT. Ensure strict adherence to infection control, sterilization protocols, cleaning and disinfection of theatre surfaces, equipment, and instruments after each case. Assist in the transfer of patients in and out of the OT, ensuring correct protocol is followed. Maintain documentation related to surgical cases, instrument usage, equipment logs, waste disposal, theatre turnover time. Coordinate with biomedical engineering and maintenance teams for regular servicing of OT equipment. Ensure proper disposal of biomedical waste and adhere to safety and regulatory norms (e.g., biomedical waste segregation, safe sharps handling). Participate in continuous improvement activities: maintain theatre turnaround time targets, implement safety checklists, support theatre audits. Attend training on new equipment, protocols, or procedures as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or Certificate in OT Technician / OT Technology / Operation Theatre Technology (or equivalent) from a recognized institute. Ideally 1?3 years (or specify) experience as OT Technician in a hospital or surgical facility. Knowledge of sterilization processes, aseptic techniques, theatre protocols. Familiarity with OT equipment and instruments, surgical instrumentation, monitors, lights, suction, diathermy is a plus. Good communication, coordination and teamwork skills. Ability to handle fast?paced environment and adapt to changing theatre schedules. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to patient safety. Physical ability to stand for long durations, move equipment/instruments, and lift moderate loads as needed. Availability to work shifts/rotational hours as surgeries may be scheduled beyond normal hours.

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative work environment. Opportunities for continued training and professional development. Competitive salary and benefits package. A role where you make a direct impact on patient care and surgical outcome
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹23,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person