Job Profile

An Operation Theatre Technician (OTT) plays a vital role in the healthcare sector by ensuring the smooth functioning of the operating room and supporting surgical teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Preoperative Preparation: Prepare and arrange surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile drapes.
• Assisting During Surgery: Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Postoperative DutiesInspect, maintain, and repair surgical equipment as needed, Document surgical procedures, instrument usage, and patient information accurately.
• Cleaning and Sterilization: : Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments after surgery.
• Equipment Maintenance::Inspect, maintain, and repair surgical equipment as needed.
• Patient Care: Assist in preparing patients for surgery, including positioning them on the operating table.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to laboratory safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

Work Places

Hospitals, Diagnostic Laboratories, Clinics and Physician Offices, Public Health Organizations, Blood Banks and Organ Banks, Nursing Homes etc.

Course Curriculum

Semester 1 & 2

• Introduction to Operation Theatre Technology
• Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology and Ethics
• Principles of Asepsis and Sterilization
• Basic Nursing Skills
• Introduction to Surgical Instruments and Equipment
• Pharmacology for Operation Theatre Technicians
• Patient Preparation and Positioning
• Introduction to Anaesthesia
• Communication Skills

Semester 3 & 4

• Advanced Surgical Techniques and Procedures
• Operation Theatre Management
• Postoperative Care and Recovery
• Emergency Procedures in Operation Theatre
• Medical Imaging for Surgery
• Advanced Anaesthesia Techniques
• Surgical Pathology and Microbiology
• Medical Emergencies and Critical Care
• Biomedical Waste Management
• Capstone Project

Semester 5 & 6

• Special Surgical Procedures
• Infection Control and Sterile Techniques
• Advanced Patient Monitoring and Support
• Healthcare Management and Leadership
• Elective Course
• Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
• Quality Assurance in Operation Theatre
• Advanced Surgical Instrumentation