- Pre-Operative Preparation:
- Sanitize, fumigate, and prepare the operating room and sterile fields.
- Check, test, and arrange surgical instruments, anesthesia machines, lighting, suction units, and monitoring devices.
- Assist with patient positioning, skin prep, and surgical draping.
- Intra-Operative Assistance:
- Hand sterile instruments, sutures, and supplies directly to the surgeon or surgical team.
- Monitor vital equipment and assist the anesthesiologist or surgeon during emergencies.
- Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Post-Operative Cleanup & Maintenance:
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical tools using autoclaves and proper protocols.
- Transport patients safely to recovery rooms.
- Manage biomedical waste disposal and maintain stock/inventory levels for gloves, drapes, and supplies.