Job Title OT Scrub Nurse Department Operation Theatre Reports To OT Senior Nurse Director Location Chennai Branch Purasawalkam Job Summary An OT Scrub Nurse supports surgical teams by preparing sterile operating rooms assisting during procedures and ensuring patient safety in hospitals Key Responsibility 1 Pre-operative Duties Ensure all necessary surgical instruments equipment sterile supplies drapes gowns gloves etc are ready and sterile Check functionality of surgical instruments and OT equipment before each surgery Verify patient identity surgical consent Type of procedure and surgery readiness Assist in positioning the patient on the operating table as required 2 Intra-operative During Surgery Duties Scrub gown and glove up using strict aseptic sterile techniques and maintain sterile field throughout the surgery Assist surgeons and surgical team by passing instruments sutures sponges and other required supplies Maintain accurate count of surgical instruments sponges needles before during and after surgery to avoid retention in patient Assist anaesthetists or other team members Handle surgical specimens properly labelling transport as per protocol 3 Post-operative Duties OT Maintenance Assist in safe transfer of patient from OT to recovery post-operative ward Ensure instruments and supplies are sterilized and ready for the next case Ensure timely restocking and record maintenance Maintain all necessary record or registers surgical logs instrument count sheets patient data OT use sterilization logs waste disposal logs 4 Safety Sterility Follow strict infection control sterilization and aseptic protocols at all times Ensure proper waste disposal biohazard disposal instrument sterilization and compliance with hospital safety setting and quality control procedures Participate in OT team briefings emergencies and follow protocols for patient safety equipment safety and OT environment management Qualification Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery GNM or B Sc Nursing Knowledge in BLS is Mandatory Experience 1 Overall 6 Years of experience in healthcare handle complex instrumentations aseptic protocols and high-risk procedures 2 Relevant 1-3 years in healthcare instrument preparation and counts assisting surgeons post-op patient care OT maintenance record-keeping 3 Fresher are also welcome 4 Age 23-27 Years 5 Familiarity with OT protocols sterilization surgical procedures aseptic techniques and instrument handling 6 Based on experience salary will be confirmed by the management Soft Skills 1 Communication Good verbal communication helps coordinate anticipate needs 2 Attention to detail Essential to maintain sterility correctly count instruments sponges needles track supplies follow aseptic protocols avoid contamination or errors 3 Ability to stay calm Operating rooms involve high-stakes fast-paced environments with emergencies where staying calm ensures patient safety and seamless team coordination 4 Adaptability and quick thinking problem-solving Surgeries can change in plan unexpected complications can arise being able to adapt anticipate surgeon s needs react to unexpected situations is vital 5 Teamwork and Collaboration Often need to coordinate with clinical staff admin PR digital teams or external partners 6 Time Management Good time management helps ensure that tasks preparing the OT sterilisation instrument counts patient positioning are done before surgery starts 7 Professionalism ethics patient safety mindset Maintaining sterile technique adhering to protocols confidentiality patient welfare are central 8 Honesty in work is mandatory Technical Skills 1 Surgical instruments tools and equipment Recognizing instruments their uses organizing them being ready to pass correct ones promptly to surgeon 2 Sterile technique and infection control aseptic protocols Proper scrubbing gowning gloving maintaining sterile field sterilization of instruments and supplies 3 Preparing setting up Ensuring all instruments equipment supplies are ready patient-positioning draping 4 Counting Keeping accurate count of OT Equipment s before and after surgery to ensure nothing is retained 5 Patient preparation and intra-operative support Assisting surgeons passing instruments anticipating needs handling sutures ligatures or other tasks 6 Post-operative OT maintenance After surgery cleaning OT sterilizing instruments restocking supplies ensuring readiness for next case 7 Documentation and record-keeping Recording surgical details instrument counts patient details any intraoperative events post-operative notes is essential for legal safety continuity of care Job Type Permanent Pay 10 000 00 - 20 000 00 per month Benefits Provident Fund Work Location In person

📌 Theatre Scrub Nurse (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 AMRIT MEDICAL CENTRE
📍 Tamil Nadu