- Understands the OT routine, equipment and patients.
- Checks the surgery schedule and prepares for the cases: medication, consumables, instruments and equipment are available for the surgery
- Identifies instruments as per the surgery, checks cleanliness and proper functioning of instruments, pack and send for autoclaving / gas sterilization.
- Is aware of and implements all protocols hand washing, infection control, medication, narcotic policy, personal valuables, follows the dress code in and out of the restricted areas.
- Receives the patient in the preoperative area, checks for: right patient, correct documents, right surgery and transfers to the Operation Theatre.
- Procures all blood and blood products for transfusion. Any reactions must be reported to treating consultant, IC & NS immediately.
- Strictly follows WHO surgical safety process in OT count of instruments,
consumables to check the instrument trolley carefully and record items likely to be left inside.
- Strictly follows surgical safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection.
- Ensures documentation for all completed surgeries is updated and accurate.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information: medical and personal; avoids any violation by ensuring no discussion of patient identifiable information in non-secure areas.
- Aware of and practices narcotic management storage & documentation of usage.
- Aware of NABH & Nursing excellence standards and ensures implementation.
- Coordinates with support departments to ensure patient and attendants are comfortable and services are as per standard.
- Ensures no misuse or wastage of material, contributes to cost control.