Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select and prepare operating theatre equipment for use by the operating team
- Identify equipment and equipment consumables required for each theatre case , referencing with the operating theatre team, operating list and surgeon preferences
- Set up equipment and consumables, correctly position and check in accordance with organisation policy and procedures and manufacturer's specifications
- Assemble, connect and test components as required
- Re-position equipment during theatre procedures as required
- Document the use of theatre equipment if required
- Withdraw from use and replace equipment if considered not safe for use
- Provide operational and maintenance support to operating theatre equipment
- Identify minor equipment problems
- Correct minor equipment problems are corrected
- Ensure equipment is referred to a maintenance specialist for appropriate maintenance
- Maintain maintenance log book as required by organisation policy and procedure
- Schedule equipment for maintenance according to the needs of the operating theatre
- Maintain communication with relevant operating theatre staff in relation to equipment maintenance
- Disassemble and store operating theatre equipment safely
- Orient theatre team to operating theatre equipment
- Participate in operating theatre equipment evaluations