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Does the field of healthcare fascinate you? Would you like to work with the surgeons in the operation theatre? If yes, you should explore the career options of an Operation theatre technician. 

Operation theatre (OT) technician is an important person that assist various medical professionals such as a Surgeon or anesthesiologist during operations. OT technician is expected to have detail knowledge about the working of various systems used during operations procedures such as Ventilators, cardiac monitors, surgical equipment, etc. 

In general, OT technician should have some essential qualities such as work under pressure with calmness, sufficient training of all the OT operations, work with minimal supervision and should have good fitness and high concentration power.  

What are the roles and responsibilities for Operation Theatre Technologist?

  • Prepares and maintains an operating theatre and its equipment.
  • Assists the surgical team during operations.
  • Provides support to patients in the recovery room.
  • Making sure all necessary supplies and surgical tools are sterile and ready.
  • These technicians typically participate in a few surgical procedures each day.
  • This job requires the individual to work in collaboration with Doctors and Nurses and other healthcare providers and deliver the healthcare services as suggested by them.
  • Handle, package, label, store, transport and dispose of waste appropriately to minimise the potential for contact with the waste and to reduce the risk to the environment from accidental release.

What are the key skills required for Operation Theatre Technology?

  • Operative care
  • Critical care
  • Operation theatre procedures
  • Organizing and Coordination skills
  • Verbal communication

What are the career opportunities in Operation Theatre Technology?

What is the salary and demand for Operation Theatre Technologist?

  • Demand is High for Operation Theatre Technology.
  • Salary levels are Medium for Operation Theatre Technology. For fresher average salary is 3 to 4 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is Low. To pursue this course student need to spend lesser than 2 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Operation Theatre Technology is Low. Students spend lesser than 1 year to prepare for entrance test of Operation Theatre Technology.

1 Fees
Low
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
Medium
4 Level Of Preparation
Low

What education is required to become a Operation Theatre Technologist?

  • Student can do 12-Science(Biology recommended). Then complete B.Sc in Operation Theatre Technology. Further you can Proceed with M.Sc in Operation Theatre Technology.
  • Student can do 12-Science(Biology recommended). Then complete Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology(OTT).

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12-Science(Biology recommended)

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12-Science(Biology recommended)

Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology(OTT)

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