- Prepare and arrange surgical instruments, sets, consumables and equipment before surgery.
- Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques throughout the procedure.
- Assist the surgeon by passing instruments and other required materials during surgery.
- Perform and document instrument, sponge, swab and needle counts before and after the procedure.
- Anticipate the surgeon's requirements and ensure timely availability of instruments and consumables.
- Assist in specimen handling, labeling and protected transfer to the laboratory.
- Maintain the sterile field and immediately report any breach of sterility.
- Ensure proper cleaning, segregation and transfer of used instruments to CSSD for sterilization.
- Assist in maintaining OT readiness for the next procedure.
- Follow hospital infection-control, patient-safety and OT protocols.
- Maintain accurate OT and nursing documentation.
- Assist during emergency procedures and other duties assigned by the OT In-charge.