Role & responsibilities
Prepare the operation theatre, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies before surgery.
Assist the surgical team during cardiac and thoracic procedures.
Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques to prevent surgical-site infections.
Work as a scrub nurse, preparing and passing instruments, sutures, and other surgical materials.
Work as a cir circulating nurse, coordinating supplies, documentation, patient positioning, and communication with the surgical team.
Check and prepare specialized cardiac surgical equipment, including cautery, suction, surgical lights, and other OT equipment.
Assist with preparation for procedures such as CABG, valve replacement/repair, thoracic surgery, and other CVTS operations.
Perform accurate instrument, needle, and sponge counts before, during, and after surgery.
Receive and verify the patient, check identification, consent, investigations, allergies, and surgical site.
Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and surgical draping.
Monitor and document the patient's condition and relevant intraoperative information.




Prepare and administer medications or solutions as directed and according to hospital policy.
Assist during emergency situations, including cardiac arrest and other intraoperative complications.
Ensure proper handling, labeling, and transportation of specimens collected during surgery.
Maintain OT records, surgical checklists, implant records, and other required documentation.
Follow infection-control, biomedical-waste management, and hospital safety protocols.
Check availability and functioning of blood products and emergency equipment when required.
Assist with protected transfer of the patient to the ICU/recovery area after surgery and provide appropriate handover.
Maintain adequate stock of instruments, consumables, sutures, and emergency supplies.
Participate in sterilization, disinfection, equipment maintenance, and OT quality-improvement activities.

Preferred candidate profile BSC Nursing/ GNM Candidates with minimum 1 year CVTS OT Nursing experience preferred.

📌 Staff Nurse Cvts Ot Malappuram (India)
🏢 KIMS Alshifa Super Speciality Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala
📍 India