Job Description

Qualifications:

GNM / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing. Valid nursing registration under State Nursing Council.

Experience as a scrub nurse preferred (1-3 years)

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Key Responsibilities:1. Pre-Operative Duties

Prepare the operation theatre and ensure sterility before procedures. Check and arrange surgical instruments, consumables, and equipment. Verify patient identity, surgical site, and procedure as per protocol. Ensure availability of necessary implants, sutures, and special instruments. Assist in donning sterile gowns and gloves for the surgical team. Participate in surgical safety checklists (WHO Checklist).

2. Intra-Operative Duties

Maintain sterile field throughout the surgery. Hand over instruments and supplies to the surgeon and assistant as needed. Anticipate the surgeon's requirements during the procedure. Count sponges, instruments, and needles as per policy (initial, intra-op, final count). Handle specimens correctly and label them as per protocol. Monitor and ensure safe use of surgical equipment like diathermy, suction, etc.

3. Post-Operative Duties

Assist in dressing the surgical site and transferring the patient safely. Perform final instrument and material count and report discrepancies immediately. Clean, decontaminate, and send instruments for sterilization. Prepare OT for the next procedure.

4. Administrative & Documentation Responsibilities

Record all intra-operative activities in OT notes/register. Maintain implant logs, instrument checklists, and usage reports. Report equipment malfunction, incidents, or near misses to OT In-Charge.

5. Compliance & Safety

Adhere strictly to aseptic techniques and infection control practices. Follow hospital policies, NABH/JCI guidelines, and patient safety standards. Participate in OT audits, trainings, and CME programs.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person