Position

OT Scrub Nurse

Department

Operation Theatre (OT)

Reports To

OT In-Charge

Qualification
- B.Sc. Nursing or GNM Nursing

Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an OT Scrub Nurse in a multi-specialty hospital.
- Experience in handling major and minor surgical procedures is preferred.
- Experience in Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Laparoscopic Surgery, and other specialties will be an added advantage.

Job Summary

The OT Scrub Nurse is responsible for maintaining a sterile operating workplace, preparing instruments and equipment, assisting surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to hospital infection control and OT protocols.

Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Operative Responsibilities
- Prepare the operation theatre before each surgery.
- Verify the OT schedule and prepare instruments, implants, sutures, and consumables.
- Check the sterility and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Ensure all required supplies are available before the procedure.




- Assist in patient positioning and skin preparation while maintaining aseptic techniques.

Intra-Operative Responsibilities
- Maintain strict sterile technique throughout the surgery.
- Scrub, gown, and glove according to infection control protocols.
- Assist surgeons by anticipating instrument and supply requirements.
- Handle surgical instruments efficiently and safely.
- Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts before, during, and after surgery.
- Report any discrepancies immediately.
- Ensure proper specimen handling and labeling.
- Monitor the sterile field throughout the procedure.

Post-Operative Responsibilities
- Complete final instrument, needle, and sponge counts.
- Assist with patient transfer to the recovery area.
- Ensure proper cleaning, segregation, and dispatch of instruments for sterilization.
- Prepare the OT for the next surgical procedure.
- Maintain accurate documentation related to the surge

📌 Ot Nurse (Chromepet)
🏢 RK Speciality Hospital
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