Rules for OTT Technician Students when working in hospitals 

Rules for OTT Technician Students when working in hospitals 

1. Personal Hygiene & Appearance

• Always wear clean, sterilized scrubs, caps, masks, and gloves.
• Maintain short nails, avoid jewelry, and tie back long hair.
• Wash hands thoroughly before and after procedures.

2. Punctuality and Attendance

• Report on time for duty, especially during surgical schedules.
• Inform supervisors in case of absence or delay.

3. Sterilization & Infection Control

• Strictly follow sterilization protocols of instruments and equipment.
• Maintain aseptic conditions in the operation theatre.
• Dispose of biomedical waste as per hospital guidelines.

4. Equipment Handling

• Ensure all surgical instruments and machines are clean, functional, and ready before surgery.
• Report any malfunction or issue immediately to the biomedical department.

5. Patient Care

• Handle patients gently during shifting to and from the OT.
• Ensure patient identity, consent, and surgical site verification before procedures.

6. Team Communication

• Coordinate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthetists, and other team members.
• Maintain calm and silence during critical moments in surgery.

7. Record Keeping

• Maintain OT logbooks, sterilization records, and patient surgery details accurately.

8. Emergency Readiness

• Be prepared for emergencies and know protocols for CPR, bleeding control, and power failures.

9. Confidentiality

• Respect patient privacy. Do not share medical or surgical information outside the OT.

10. Discipline and Conduct

• Follow instructions of senior staff and surgeons.
• No use of mobile phones or casual conversation during procedures.
• Report unethical practices if observed.