Position Title: OT Nurse
Department: Operation Theatre
Reports To: OT In-Charge / Nursing Superintendent / Medical Director
Location: SVEI, Malad (West)

Position Summary

The OT Nurse will be responsible for assisting ophthalmic surgeons and the surgical team in delivering safe, productive, and high-quality patient care before, during, and after ophthalmic surgical procedures. The role will involve maintaining OT sterility, preparing instruments and equipment, assisting during surgeries, monitoring patients, and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and quality standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Operative Responsibilities
- Prepare the operation theatre for scheduled ophthalmic surgeries.
- Verify patient identity, consent forms, medical records, and surgical site details.
- Ensure availability and functionality of surgical instruments, consumables, and equipment.
- Assist in patient preparation, including positioning and pre-operative procedures.
- Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control standards.

Intra-Operative Responsibilities




- Assist ophthalmologists during surgical procedures such as cataract, retina, glaucoma, cornea, oculoplasty, and refractive surgeries.
- Arrange and pass surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
- Monitor sterile fields and ensure strict adherence to OT protocols.
- Handle ophthalmic surgical equipment, microscopes, phacoemulsification machines, vitrectomy systems, and lasers as required.
- Maintain accurate counts of instruments, needles, and consumables.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and support the surgical team as needed.

Post-Operative Responsibilities
- Assist in transferring patients safely to the recovery area.
- Monitor patients for immediate post-operative complications.
- Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
- Prepare OT for subsequent procedures.
- Document surgical records and nursing notes accurately.

Infection Control & Quality Compliance

📌 Operation Theatre Nurse (Malad West)
🏢 Shri Venkatesh Eye Institute & Surgical Centre
📍 Malad West