Scrub Technician

Summary
Support surgical teams by preparing operating rooms, maintaining strict sterility standards  and  assisting surgeons during procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Assist in preparing the operating room for surgical procedures.

·      Ensure all surgical instruments and consumables are available and sterilized.

·      Check equipment (e.g., suction machines, lights, and diathermy machines) to ensure they are functioning properly.

·      Prepare and position patients for surgery while ensuring comfort and safety.

·      Maintain strict infection prevention and aseptic techniques.

·      Conduct mandatory counts of surgical instruments, needles, and sponges before, during, and at the end of every procedure.

·      Compiled with hospital policies and patient safety standards.

·      Clean and prepare operating theatres between procedures.

·      Safely handle contaminated wastes, clean instruments, and perform "terminal cleaning" of the OT suite. Assist with transferring patients to the recovery area.                

Requirements :

·       Possesses Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support or GCE N/O levels is usually preferred.

·       1to 3+ years of operating theatre or clinical setting experience is typically expected.

·       Strong attention to detail, crisis management, physical stamina to stand for long periods, and the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays.