Operation Theater Technicians

Today, surgery has acquired a very big role in healthcare. The field of surgery has become very vast and is still growing. Many diseases which were incurable earlier are now amenable to surgery today. Similarly, many surgeries which were associated with high mortality & morbidity have now become very safe.

All this requires a good operation theatre, State of the art equipment and a very competent team. The surgeon, as the team leader, depends a lot on his OT technicians. Quality of the OT technician affects all the aspects of the operations and their outcomes.

Key to Success

To be successful as a Operation Theater Technician you should have/ develop:

Good memory and recollection ability
Service mentality
Stamina
Power of concentration
Emotional stability

Scope and opportunities

With so many hospitals coming up – big & small – and their numbers likely to grow in the next 10 years, the prospects for OT technicians are very bright. All hospitals have operation theatres and an ordinary paramedic is not competent to run the OT. A qualified OT technician becomes a necessity.

Lifestyle & Social Status

An operation theater technician profession involves a lot of hard work and at the same time, it gives the satisfaction of helping patients at times even saving lives.
It is a very demanding profession.
To be in this profession is more a responsibility than a privilege.

Job Profile

Theater sister is in charge and one sister is assists the surgeons

Skill set

Logical skills
Analytical Skills
Ability to take timely decisions

Work Value

Responsibility
Flexible
Learning throughout their career
Patience

Current Job Scenario

As a fresher one earns INR 1, 25,000 – 2, 00,000 P.A but with experience one gets better prospects.

Top Recruiters

Government or private hospitals with multiple OT’s
Medical services of the army, navy and air force, under the Ministry of Defense
Medical colleges and training institutes as teachers

Course Synopsis

Minimum Eligibility for Admission:10 + 2 in any stream

Duration of the course:2 years

Student support:
Besides the class room theoretical teaching, there will be adequate amount of practical demonstrations and practical learning by audiovisual and simulator modes. You will get exposure to actual working of the Operation Theatres by way of observer ship and internship training. You will be imparted emergency service training and soft skills to give you an edge over others. At the end of the course, you will be in a position to independently manage a medium level operation theatre.

Course Options	Diploma in operation theater technician
Academic Eligibility	10+2 with PCB
Fees	Rs. 10K to Rs. 15K per annum
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs per annum
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs
Duration	3 Years
Mode	Regular
Approved	UGC
Affiliation	Respective University
Entrance Exam	NA