Operating Theatre Technician

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Areas Of Interest:   Hospital Technical & Laboratory Support Services
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Certificate Description:  As an Operating Theatre Technician you would sterilise instruments and check that operating theatre lights and machinery are working correctly. You would transport patients to and from operating theatres and may assist with minor theatre tasks.
Code:  HLT33115
Work Type:  Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Communicate and work in the health or community services
Work with diverse people
Recognise healthy body systems
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Participate in workplace health and safety
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Organise personal work priorities and development
Handle and care for operating theatre equipment
Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures
Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Prepare and maintain beds
Engage with health professionals and the health system
Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices