Job Description

To handle patients of all ages. To check O.T. list of surgeries on daily basis. Ensure that the patient arrives on time and check the patient records preoperatively. To check O.T. units preoperatively. Preparation of the patients for minor, major and emergency surgeries. To inform the surgeon about the operation in advance. To forward bills to the billing department to avoid any loss of revenue. To arrange medicines and consumables. To do pain assessment and monitoring. Handover patient valuables to the patient`s attendant. To check patient details before surgery. To follow O.T. specific policies and procedures. To act as per the defined roles on the activation of emergency codes. Taking over patients and the details of the surgery properly. To take a stock of the drugs in coordination with Pharmacist. To ensure that all equipments in the O.T. are in working condition and to coordinate with biomedical department in case the equipments are not in proper working condition. Early & timely assessment of the patient to detect any complications. Notify any untoward incident following the process of incident reporting. Safety and emergency preparedness. To fill the surgical safety checklist.. Professional development through training in resuscitative technique like BLS, ACLS, NALS, PALS. Follow infection control, quality indicators and various hospital policies. To know about O.T. specific packages.

Performs Ongoing Patient Assessment

Complete timely nursing assessment & perform ongoing assessment. To collect patient information. To conduct physical examination of the patient and obtain their vital signs, hemodynamic values and neurological values. To perform system assessments and psychological assessments. To review diagnostic test result, evaluate findings to identify patient needs, notify physician of reportable information.

Perform patient physical care

To provide pre-operative care to the patient. Identification of the patient correctly by patient name and I.D. To perform fall risk assessment 7 reduce the risk of fall. Assesses and identifies the vascular access needs and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. To ensure utmost comfort and provide pre-operative personal hygiene. To provide nutritional support and promote wound healing. To collect patient blood samples, biopsy and send it to the appropriate labs for investigations. To provide patient care during transport to appropriate Operation theatre. To do safe shifting of patients from pre-operative room to stretcher and then from stretcher to respective operation theatre.

Patient medication

To check pre medication. To provide correct and timely medication to the patient. To provide complete medication i.e. administer IV Medications via central lines and peripheral lines and ensure correct titration of medications if required. To administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, topical and epidural medication.

Equipment upkeep

To do cleaning and disinfecting the equipments. To obtain and setup appropriate equipment and supplies. Optimum utilization and upkeep of O.T. specific equipments including glucometer. To check crash cart. Analyze equipment related patient result and response, troubleshooting unexpected findings, solving the identified problems, evaluating need for continual use of equipment, and discontinuing the use of equipment if required. To follow equipment safety protocols.

Assist in specialized procedures

To ensure preparation of the patient including site marking. To do checking all required investigations in the file of the patient. To assess level of consciousness. To assist in cardiopulmonary arrest. To assist the doctor during Intubation and extubation. Assist in procedures like insertion of lines, insertion of ryle's tube, nebulization, oxygen administration, suctioning, tracheostomy care and lumbar puncture.

Patient & family Education

To maintain confidentiality of patient. To provide patient & family education. To provide diagnosis specific patient and family education. To act as a team member during crisis management and participate in end of life care including grief management. Maintain safe environment. To provide safe environment for staff and patient. To protect patient from injury, accessibility to emergency medical equipment, follow infection control protocols, correct biomedical and hazardous waste disposal, maintain electrical and fire safety. Active participation during code HAZMAT situation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Leave encashment * Provident Fund