Job Description:
Overview*
The job-holder is responsible to provide a safe and clean environment for the surgical patient.
Job Responsibilities*
You will be responsible for the following:
Ensure operational readiness of OT equipment
o Check the suction and diathermy machines for cleanliness and good working order
o Check operating lights for clarity and good functioning
o Clean, check and prepare operating table and accessories
o Perform daily inventory check on positioning aids and accessories
o Routine cleaning of OT equipment e.g. tourniquet, light source etc
Assist to ensure efficient turnover of daily elective and emergency operations in the operating room
o Transport patient from the ward to OT and vice versa
o Assist in the safe transfer of patient from trolley to operating table and vice versa
o Assist in positioning the patient
o Assist surgeon in application of tourniquet
o Adjust and focus the operating lights and assist nurses in patient care
o To stay in the OR to assist the surgical team when needed, eg. Change the suction liner, additional adhoc equipment needed etc
o Perform cleaning of the OR in between cases within 15mins. (Turnaround time target)
Maintain a clean and safe operating room environment
o Ensure that the disposable suction liner is capped tightly before discarding into the biohazard bag.
o Perform OT terminal cleaning at the end of the list or after infected cases as stated in the protocol.
o Maintain proper daily housekeeping of OT suite which include operating room, prep-room, scrub room, Anaesthesia room and sluice room.
o Clear soiled linen and surgical wastes to the dirty utility room after the next case had started or when time permits.
Other job duties such as maintaining proper housekeeping of pantry after 6pm.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Preferably with NITEC / Secondary 2 education
- Possess initiative and keenness to learn
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
