Operating Theatre Technician

Description

Operate anaesthetic, operating theatre and medical testing equipment, construct and repair dentures and other dental appliances, and perform and assist with laboratory tests in support of Health Professionals.

Tasks include

• Prepares operating theatre for surgical procedures, and cleans and sterilises operating theatre equipment and instruments
• Assists surgical team during operations by passing instruments and supplies
• Monitors and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures
• Handles specimens and prepares them for laboratory analysis
• Assists with positioning and transferring patients before and after surgery
• Provides support to patients in the recovery room, monitoring vital signs and assisting with post-operative care