Key Responsibilities
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.