Overview
The job-holder is responsible to provide a safe and clean environment for the surgical patient.
Job Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities (80%):
* Check the suction and diathermy machines for cleanliness and good working order
* Check operating lights for clarity and good functioning
* Clean, check and prepare operating table and accessories
* Prepare the operating room for each patient scheduled on the operating list
* Assist in the safe transfer of patient from trolley to operating table and vice versa
* Assist in positioning the patient
* Assist surgeon in application of tourniquet
* Adjust and focus the operating lights and assist nurses in patient care
* Perform daily inventory check on positioning aids and accessories
* Perform cleaning of the operating room in between cases within 15mins
* Clear soiled linen and surgical wastes to the disposal room after the next case had started or when necessary time allows
* Ensure that the disposable suction liner is capped tightly before discarding into the biohazard bag
* Maintain proper housekeeping of OT suite which include operating room, prep-room, scrub room, Anaes room and sluice room daily
* Do terminal cleaning at the end of the list or after infected cases as stated in the protocol
* To stay in the operating room to assist the surgical team when needed, eg. Change the suction liner, additional adhoc equipment needed etc
Secondary Responsibilities (20%):
* Maintain proper housekeeping of pantry
* Transport patient from the ward to OT and vice versa
* Perform routine cleaning of OT equipment e.g. tourniquet, light source etc weekly
* Perform any other duties as assigned
Requirements
* WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) or relevant working experience as an Operating Theatre Technician
* Possess initiative and keen to learn
* Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.
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