Job Description

Operating Theatre (OT) Nurse

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Patient Preparation:

Conduct pre-operative assessments and ensure the patient is safely prepared for surgery.

Sterile Environment:

Maintain strict adherence to

aseptic techniques

and infection control policies.

Surgical Setup:

Prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are sterile and readily available.

Instrument Scrubbing:

Act as a

Scrub Nurse

, passing instruments, sponges, and other supplies to the surgeon and assistant.

Circulating Duties:

Function as a

Circulating Nurse

, managing the overall safety and flow of the procedure outside the sterile field.

Documentation:

Accurately record all intra-operative details, including counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.

Patient Monitoring:

Continuously monitor the patient's vital signs and physiological status throughout the operation.

Team Communication:

Facilitate clear and effective communication between the surgical team, anesthesia, and other support staff.

Equipment Management:

Operate and troubleshoot specialized surgical equipment (e.g., electrosurgery units, endoscopes).

Specimen Handling:

Ensure proper collection, labeling, and transfer of surgical specimens.

Safety Checks:

Implement the

WHO Surgical Safety Checklist

at key phases (Sign In, Time Out, Sign Out).

Positioning:

Safely position the patient on the operating table to allow optimal surgical access while preventing injury.

Assisting Anesthesia:

Assist the anesthesiologist as needed, particularly during induction and emergence.

Emergency Response:

Be prepared to respond quickly and effectively to surgical emergencies or complications.

Post-Operative Handoff:

Provide a detailed and concise handoff report to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) staff.

Inventory Control:

Monitor and manage surgical supplies, reporting shortages or damaged stock.

Policy Compliance:

Adhere to hospital protocols, national standards, and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Education:

Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain clinical competency.

Mentorship:

Mentor junior staff and nursing students on OT practices and procedures.

Professionalism:

Maintain a high level of professionalism, ethical conduct, and patient advocacy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹11,073.03 - ₹35,948.82 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person