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

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