OT Nurse

Operating Theatre (OT) Nurse

Job Description (JD) i

• 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