Job Description

Job Responsibilities - OT Technician (Dayal Eye Centre)

1. Operation Theatre Preparation

Prepare the operation theatre before each surgery, ensuring cleanliness, sterility, and proper environmental conditions. Arrange and check all ophthalmic instruments, equipment, consumables, and disposables required for the scheduled surgeries. Ensure proper functioning of OT equipment such as operating microscope, phaco machine, vitrectomy machine, diathermy, and cautery.
2. Sterilization & Infection Control

Perform cleaning, packing, sterilization, and documentation of OT instruments as per hospital infection control policies. Follow standard sterilization protocols (ETO, autoclave, plasma, or chemical sterilization as applicable). Maintain sterilization records, indicators, and logs as per NABH guidelines. Adhere strictly to aseptic techniques and universal precautions inside the OT.
3. Assistance During Surgery

Assist ophthalmologists during surgical procedures such as cataract, glaucoma, retina, oculoplasty, and other eye surgeries. Hand over instruments, implants (IOLs), and consumables to the surgeon as per surgical requirements. Ensure correct patient, correct eye, correct procedure, and correct IOL as per the surgical checklist.
4. Patient Safety & Care

Assist in shifting patients to and from the OT safely. Help in patient positioning and draping as per surgical protocol. Monitor patient comfort and immediately report any abnormal findings to the surgeon or anesthetist.
5. Inventory & Implant Management

Maintain OT inventory including instruments, IOLs, sutures, viscoelastics, and disposables. Check expiry dates, batch numbers, and integrity of sterile packs and implants. Coordinate with stores and OT in-charge for timely indenting and replenishment of stock. Maintain implant usage and traceability records.
6. Documentation & Records

Maintain OT registers including surgery register, sterilization logs, temperature and humidity records, and equipment checklists. Ensure proper labeling and documentation of implants used during surgery. Support compliance with NABH, NQAS, and internal audit requirements.
7. Equipment Care & Maintenance

Perform routine cleaning, basic troubleshooting, and preventive care of OT equipment. Report equipment malfunction immediately to the OT in-charge or biomedical department. Coordinate with biomedical engineers during servicing and calibration.
8. Emergency & Protocol Compliance

Be prepared to assist during OT emergencies and follow emergency protocols. Participate in mock drills, training programs, and quality improvement initiatives. Follow hospital policies, SOPs, and ethical standards at all times.
9. Team Coordination & Professional Conduct

Coordinate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthetists, counselors, and housekeeping staff. Maintain discipline, punctuality, confidentiality, and professional behavior. Participate in OT meetings, trainings, and continuous skill development.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Experience:

total work: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person