Role & responsibilities

- Prepare the operation theatre, sterile instruments, surgical trays, and required equipment before procedures.

- Perform surgical hand scrubbing and follow proper gowning and gloving techniques.

- Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques throughout surgical procedures.

- Assist surgeons and surgical assistants by providing instruments, sutures, and other required materials.

- Verify the availability and sterility of surgical instruments, consumables, and equipment.

- Participate in surgical counts of instruments, needles, sponges, and other materials in coordination with the circulating nurse.

- Ensure compliance with surgical safety checklists and patient identification protocols.

- Monitor and maintain the sterile field throughout the procedure.

- Handle specimens appropriately and coordinate their safe transfer and labelling as per hospital policy.

- Assist in the safe handling and disposal of sharps and biomedical waste.

- Coordinate with surgeons, anaesthesiologists, circulating nurses, and other OT staff.

- Ensure proper handling and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.

- Report any breach in sterile technique, equipment malfunction, or patient safety concern immediately.

- Maintain OT records, checklists, and documentation as required.





- Follow infection prevention and control policies, hospital SOPs, and applicable NABH standards.

- Participate in OT audits, training programmes, and quality improvement activities.

Preferred candidate profile

- GNM / B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing.

- Valid registration with the relevant State Nursing Council is mandatory.

- Minimum 2- 7 years of experience in as scrub nurse is preferred.

- Experience in handling surgical instruments and assisting in major surgical procedures is an advantage.

- Strong knowledge of sterile techniques and infection control practices.

- Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and OT protocols.

- Good teamwork and communication skills.

- Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

- Ability to work efficiently in emergency and high-pressure situations.

- Willingness to work rotational shifts and emergency duties as required.

Perks and benefits

- Market-competitive salary based on qualification and experience.

- PF and ESI benefits as applicable.

- Employee medical benefits and treatment concessions.

- Weekly off and leave benefits as per hospital policy.

- Professional training and development opportunities.

- Career growth opportunities in a multispecialty hospital.

📌 Walk-in || Scrub Nurse (Salem)
🏢 DR Sundararajan Neuro Hospital
📍 Salem