Overview*

The jobholder is responsible to provide a safe and clean environment for the surgical patient and supervising, guiding, and training new staff to be competent in their work

Job Responsibilities*

1. Ensure operational readiness of Minor Surgical Procedure (MSP) equipment

• Check the suction and diathermy machines for cleanliness and good working order

• Check operating lights for clarity and good functioning

• Clean, check and prepare operating table and accessories

• Perform daily inventory check on positioning aids and accessories

• Maintain an accurate record for the inventory of all OT equipment and report any loss, breakage and faulty equipment to the nurse manager or Staff nurse in-charge

• Routine cleaning of OT equipment e.g., tourniquet, light source, etc.

1. Assist in ensure efficient turnover of daily operations in MSP room

• Assist in the safe transfer of patient from trolley to operating table and vice versa

• Assist in positioning the patient

• Oversee the smooth operation of the day-to-day activities

• Assist in both simple and complex cases.

• Motivate teamwork and adhere to safe work practices and infection control

• Perform cleaning of the MSP room in between cases within 15mins (Turnaround time target)

1. Maintain a clean and safe operating room environment

• Ensure that the disposable suction liner is capped tightly before discarding into the biohazard bag

• Ensure housekeeper performs terminal cleaning at the end of the list or after infected cases as stated in the protocol

• Maintains proper daily housekeeping of MSP room which include operating room, prep-room, clean utility and dirty utility

• Clear soiled linen and surgical wastes to the clean utility before the next case starts or when necessary time allows

1. Others

• Participate in quality improvement activities, 6S

• Conduct in-service for fellow colleague and sharinging learning points

• Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements*

• Preferably with NITEC, Secondary 2, or equivalent

• Possesses initiative and keenness to learn

• Possesses good interpersonal and communication skills

• On-the-job training will be provided but minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred