- Imagine a patient is admitted to the hospital and needs surgery.
- Before the surgery, the Operation Theatre Technician arranges all the surgical instruments and equipment needed for the surgery.
- During the surgery, they assist the surgical team.
- After the surgery, they help to clean and prepare the operation theatre for the next patient.
- 👉 In simple words: An Operation Theatre Technician prepares the operation theatre, arranges the equipment, and assists the surgical team during surgery.
Operation Theatre Technician
What Do They Do?
🎓 How to Become a Operation Theatre Technician
The courses to pursue this career are given below :
After completing Class 12, you can pursue degree or diploma courses in operation theatre technology to learn how to prepare the operation theatre, handle medical equipment, maintain sterile conditions, and assist the surgical team during procedures.
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT)
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Entrance Exams: State Paramedical Board Counseling / University Entrance / Merit-Based Admission
B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology / Bachelor in Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology
Duration: 3 to 4 Years (includes internship)
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Entrance Exams: University Entrance Exams / State Paramedical or Allied Health Entrance Exams / CUET-UG (where accepted) / Merit-Based Admission
B.Voc. in Operation Theatre Technology (Bachelor of Vocation)
Duration: 3 Years (includes practical and clinical training)
Eligibility: 10+2 Pass or equivalent
Entrance Exams: CUET-UG / University Entrance Exams / Merit-Based Admission
📝 Exam Details
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State Paramedical Exam State Paramedical Board Counseling University Entrance Exams Merit-Based Admission CUET-UGNote: Admission requirements, course names, eligibility, and entrance procedures may vary between institutions and states.
After completing a relevant bachelor's degree, you can pursue postgraduate courses in operation theatre technology to develop advanced skills in surgical procedures, operation theatre management, patient safety, and healthcare technology.
M.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology / Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Operation Theatre Technology / Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology or a relevant Allied Health/Paramedical field (minimum marks may vary by institution)
Entrance Exams: University Post-Graduate Entrance Exams / Merit-Based Admission
📝 Exam Details
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University Entrance Exams Institute-Level Entrance Tests Merit-Based AdmissionNote: Postgraduate course availability, eligibility requirements, and entrance procedures may vary between institutions.
Note:
(Age limits, marks, and admission process may vary depending on the college or state.
Below are some colleges that offer these courses.
These courses are available in many colleges and universities across India. You can choose colleges based on your location, budget, and entrance exams.)
Colleges offering these courses in India
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After Class 12
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune, Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS), Saifai, Uttar Pradesh Roorkee Institute of Technology (RIT), Roorkee, Uttarakhand Shri Guru Ram Rai University (SGRRU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Mangaluru, Karnataka Mangalayatan University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Medhavi Skills University, Singtam, East SikkimSTEP 1
Imagine you are working as an Operation Theatre Technician in a hospital.
STEP 2
A patient is admitted to the hospital and needs surgery.
STEP 3
The doctor checks the patient and plans the surgery.
STEP 4
You check the operation theatre and prepare it for the surgery.
STEP 5
You arrange the surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies needed for the surgery.
STEP 6
You make sure the instruments and equipment are clean and ready to use.
STEP 7
During the surgery, you assist the surgical team and provide the instruments they need.
STEP 8
You make sure the operation theatre equipment is working properly during the surgery.
STEP 9
After the surgery, you help clean and prepare the operation theatre for the next patient.
STEP 10
👉 If you like working in a hospital and helping the surgical team, this career may suit you.
Hospitals
Prepare operation theatres and assist the surgical team during surgeries.
Operation Theatre Complexes
Prepare and maintain operation theatres for different surgeries.
Emergency & Trauma Centres
Assist the surgical team during emergency surgeries.
Day Surgery Centres
Prepare the theatre and assist during short surgical procedures.
Specialty Hospitals
Prepare operation theatres and assist during specialised surgeries.
Private Hospitals & Clinics
Prepare equipment and assist doctors during surgeries.
Government Hospitals
Work in operation theatres and assist surgical teams.
Abroad Opportunities
With the right qualifications, they can work in other countries.
(Click Yes or No for each question)
1. Do you like working in a hospital and helping patients?
2. Are you interested in learning about surgical instruments and equipment?
3. Are you interested in preparing an operation theatre for surgery?
4. Imagine you are working as an Operation Theatre Technician. A patient is ready for surgery. You prepare the operation theatre, arrange the surgical instruments and equipment, and make sure everything is ready for the surgical team. Are you interested in doing this kind of work?
5. Imagine you are assisting the surgical team during an operation. You need to provide the right instruments and equipment when they are needed. After the surgery, you help clean the instruments and send it for sterilisation. Does this kind of work makes you happy?