United States
Sector
Keyword
Operating Theatre Technician Operation Room Technician
Operating Theatre Assistants
OT Technician
Minimum 12th class pass in Science Certified training for Operating Theatre Technician (programme aligned to HSS/Q 2601 released by Healthcare Sector Skill Council)
Preferred relevant work experience
The tasks an Operating Theatre Technician is expected to perform include: Transporting patients Preparing the operating room for surgery
Setting up, checking, connecting and adjusting surgical equipment
Assisting surgeons
Cleaning and re-stocking the operating room
Arranging instruments
Supplying equipment as instructed
Positioning patients for surgery
Knowledge about the various methods of preparing the theatre and their importance
Knowledge of how to prepare the operation theatre based on patient condition
Well versed with basic equipment care and maintenance Knowledge of the procedure for preparation of a deceased patient who has died in a theatre environment
Ability to ensure work is completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to equipment or harm to patient/personnel
Knowledge of theatre team responsibility in relation to the surgical count
Knowledge about basic microbiology and aspects of infectious diseases
Knowledge about how to prepare the theatre environment
Relevant professional qualifications
Team player
Efficient and helpful
Result oriented Ability to demonstrate clinical skills
Good communication and behavioural skills
It is not a desk job
Work from home option is not available
Part-time jobs are available
Need not handle a team
Travelling is not a part of this job
Working hours
Healthcare facilities usually work for 6/7 days a week and 10/12 hours everyday
Shift system maybe available Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe
This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards include the risk of physical injuries like cuts, pricks, electrical shocks, burns and falls Health risks include exposure to needles, chemicals, possibility of contracting infectious diseases through contact with blood and other body fluids, etc.
For freshers - INR 5,000 to INR 6,000 per month For candidates with 2-3 yearsexperience - INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month (These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Medical Tourism and Certification/Accreditation of Medical Institutions
As covered earlier, medical tourism is being widely promoted by the Indian government. Certification/Accreditation of medical institutions definitely play a large role in attracting foreign nationals to Indian hospitals for treatment. With healthcare delivery players in the private sector vying for a share of international medical tourists, there is bound to be an increase in the number of medical institutions being certified/accredited.
Developments and Newer Areas of Medicine
Combined with the required increase in the density of medical professionals per 1,000 persons, as well as the projected increase in population, significant capacity and skill development is required in the following areas:
Doctors
Nurses
Technicians and paramedics
Among the areas outlined above, the requirement of nurses, technicians and paramedics account for over 75% of the incremental human resource requirement.
Surgeries are on the rise in the healthcare sector, creating numerous opportunities for Operating Theatre Technicians.
Large hospitals across India Healthcare and medical research institutes across India
Public and private hospitals
Clinics in towns and cities across India
Will be updated
Jeevan
Jyoti Institute of Paramedical Sciences
Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Apollo Institute of Hospital Management and Allied Science
Bhandari Group of Hospital & Institutions Pvt. Ltd.
