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Handle and care for operating theatre equipment

Handle and care for operating theatre equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTTHE001
State Code
AUZ60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061905 - Traditional Chinese Medicine
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare theatre equipment, provide basic maintenance support, and contribute to effective use of equipment by providing basic instruction to others on equipment operation. This unit applies to operating theatre technicians and other theatre staff who work under supervision in the operating theatre. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and prepare operating theatre equipment
  • 1.1 Identify equipment and consumables requirements, based on consultation with operating theatre team, review of operating list and surgeon preferences
  • 1.2 Set up, correctly position, and check equipment and consumables in accordance with standard and additional infection control procedures
  • 1.3 Assemble, connect and test components in accordance with specific equipment requirements
  • 1.4 Re-position equipment during theatre procedures, as required by specific procedure
  • 1.5 Accurately document the use of theatre equipment as required
  • 1.6 Withdraw from use and replace equipment if considered not safe for use
2. Support equipment maintenance
  • 2.1 Identify and correctminor equipment problems within scope of own job role
  • 2.2 Refer equipment maintenance to a specialist as required by scope and nature of problem and organisation policy and procedures
  • 2.3 Maintain accurate maintenance log book as required
  • 2.4 Schedule equipment for maintenance based on the needs of the operating theatre
  • 2.5 Maintain communication with relevant operating theatre staff in relation to equipment maintenance
3. Disassemble and store operating theatre equipment
  • 3.1 Follow shut-down procedures in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
  • 3.2 Assemble and disassemble equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and manual task risk principles
  • 3.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Clean equipment using cleaning agent suited to the equipment and in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
  • 3.5 Safely store equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and manual task risk principles
4. Contribute to operating theatre operations
  • 4.1 Provide clear and correct instructions on equipment operation to individual members of the theatre team as required
  • 4.2 Review equipment effectiveness from a theatre technician’s perspective and provide feedback to relevant personnel
  • 4.3 Participate as required in team evaluations of equipment being considered for potential purchase and share information from the theatre technician’s perspective
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