REF 1909490
06.10.2025 | Abu Dhabi | full time
General
Location: Abu Dhabi
Occupancy: full time
To join : immediately
Description
An OT technician is a healthcare professional who assists in the preparation and operation of a medical operating theatre. This includes the preparation of the theatre, equipment, and the patient for surgery. An operating theatre technician may also be responsible for monitoring the patient during the procedure, as well as cleaning and sterilizing the operating theatre after the surgery has been completed. O.T. Technicians are responsible for ensuring that all equipment is in proper working order, conducting regular maintenance as needed, and troubleshooting any issues that arise. They also ensure that all safety protocols are followed and that the O.T. is clean and sanitary. In addition, O.T. Technicians may be responsible for stocking supplies, preparing patient records, and documenting procedures.

We are looking for an empathetic and physically fit occupational therapy technician to work with patients, assisting them with exercises, and explaining treatment plans. You should be able to care for patients emotionally as well as physically.

Responsibilities include:

 Assisting nurses in the set-up of the Operating Theatre for each case, including table attachments,
electrosurgical unit, suction apparatus, tower assembly, microscope, tourniquet, plaster equipment
and any other equipment deemed necessary.
 Assisting nurses to position patient safely in collaboration with anaesthetists, surgeons and nursing
staff and in accordance with Benalla Health Worksafe Policies.
 Perform safe and efficient patient transfer from theatre trolley to operating table and return on
completion of surgery.
 Assist with patient preparation for surgery e.g. Pre-operative shave, holding limbs for surgeon to
apply skin preparation and sterile drapes, correct placement of electrosurgical patient return electrode
and safe tourniquet application.
 Provide assistance to medical and nursing staff as required.
 To clean theatre table, trolleys, floor and equipment between cases.
 Transport patients from ward to theatre and back to ward following surgery.
 Clean slide sheets and patient lifting mats.
 Perform a terminal theatre clean on completion of the list.
Requirements
Must have trained in the service or hospital program for Operating Room Technicians
Certification by AORT desirable
Current BLS Card
Demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care
Communicates and works effectively with people
Provisions
Salary: to be discussed
Accommodation provided
Publisher
direct employer
up to 50 employees