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Provide routine care and handling of equipment within the operating suite

Provide routine care and handling of equipment within the operating suite

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTTH404C
State Code
D8535
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
02/08/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide basic maintenance support, equipment set-up and other routine duties in relation to operating theatre equipment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and prepare operating theatre equipment for use by the operating team
  • 1.1 Identify equipment and equipment consumables required for each theatre case , referencing with the operating theatre team, operating list and surgeon preferences
  • 1.2 Set up equipment and consumables, correctly position and check in accordance with organisation policy and procedures and manufacturer's specifications
  • 1.3 Assemble, connect and test components as required
  • 1.4 Re-position equipment during theatre procedures as required
  • 1.5 Document the use of theatre equipment if required
  • 1.6 Withdraw from use and replace equipment if considered not safe for use
2. Provide operational and maintenance support to operating theatre equipment
  • 2.1 Identify minor equipment problems
  • 2.2 Correct minor equipment problems are corrected
  • 2.3 Ensure equipment is referred to a maintenance specialist for appropriate maintenance
  • 2.4 Maintain maintenance log book as required by organisation policy and procedure
  • 2.5 Schedule equipment for maintenance according to the needs of the operating theatre
  • 2.6 Maintain communication with relevant operating theatre staff in relation to equipment maintenance
3. Disassemble and store operating theatre equipment safely
  • 3.1 Follow shut-down procedures in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
  • 3.2 Correctly assemble and disassemble equipment as required
  • 3.3 Clean equipment in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
  • 3.4 Safely store equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
4. Orient theatre team to operating theatre equipment
  • 4.1 Provide instruction on equipment operation to individual members of the theatre team as required by supervisor
  • 4.2 Provide in-service training on basic equipment operation as required
5. Participate in operating theatre equipment evaluations
  • 5.1 Participate as required in team evaluations of equipment being considered for potential purchase
  • 5.2 Assess equipment from a theatre technician's perspective
  • 5.3 Provide advice to the team evaluation as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9535 HLTTH404B Provide routine care and handling of equipment within the operating suite Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD308 HLTTH404D Provide routine care and handling of equipment within the operating suite Unit of competency
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