Operating Theatre Technician

Brief Summary

• Support safe, hygienic, and efficient operating theatre preparation and patient care. Assist surgical teams with equipment readiness, patient transfers, room cleaning, and daily operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating theatre, equipment, accessories, and operating table before each scheduled procedure. Check operating lights, suction equipment, and diathermy machines for cleanliness and proper function. Assist with the safe transfer and positioning of patients between trolleys and operating tables. Support the surgical team by applying tourniquets, adjusting operating lights, and providing required equipment or assistance. Conduct inventory checks for positioning aids and operating theatre accessories. Clean and reset the operating theatre between procedures within the required timeframe. Transport patients between the ward and operating theatre as assigned. Handle soiled linen and surgical waste safely, ensuring disposable suction liners are securely capped before disposal in biohazard bags. Maintain housekeeping standards across the operating theatre suite, including preparation, scrub, anaesthesia, and sluice rooms. Perform terminal cleaning after the operating list or following procedures involving infection-control requirements. Remain available in the operating theatre to support the surgical team with replacement suction liners and additional equipment. Maintain cleanliness of the pantry and other designated areas. Carry out scheduled cleaning of operating theatre equipment, including tourniquets and light sources. Perform other duties assigned in support of operating theatre operations.

Requirements

• WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) or relevant experience as an Operating Theatre Technician. Demonstrated initiative and willingness to develop operating theatre support skills. Ability to work collaboratively with nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare personnel. Ability to follow infection-control, cleaning, waste-disposal, and workplace-safety procedures.