Role & responsibilities Adherence to Nursing Clinical standards: - Understands the OT routine, equipment and patients. - Aware of the O.T. protocols and the layout. - Checks the surgery schedule and prepares for the cases: medication, consumables, instruments and equipment are available for the surgery. - Checks all equipment are functional; conducts random checks of surgical and laparoscopic instruments ensuring they are functional. - Identifies instruments as per the surgery, checks cleanliness and proper functioning of instruments, pack and send for autoclaving / gas sterilization. - Strictly follows aseptic technique. - Is aware of and implements all protocols - hand washing, infection control, medication, narcotic policy, personal valuables, follows the dress code in and out of the restricted areas. - Assists in surgical procedures. - Receives the patient in the preoperative area, checks for: right patient, correct documents, right surgery and transfers to the Operation Theatre. - Checks the preparation of the patient for cleanliness, skin shaving for the particular surgery. - Follows pre-anesthetic medications if any. - To check and record vital signs legibly and promptly. - Ensures that all investigations are carried out as advised by the doctor, reports available on time for doctors perusal and further advice. - To ensure that all the materials needed for the surgeries as per Procurement Monitoring Report sheet and instrument sets, Linen, Gowns, etc., are available. - Procures all blood and blood products for transfusion. Any reactions must be reported to treating consultant, IC & NS immediately. - Strictly follows WHO surgical safety process in OT count of instruments, consumables - to check the instrument trolley carefully and record items likely to be left inside. - Checks for the right patient, I.D. No., site of surgery, type of surgery, and operating surgeon when the anesthetist calls, Time out inside the operation theatre. - Rechecks instrument trolley items as per record and gives clearance to the surgeon for closing. Any errors in medication / nursing intervention to be brought immediately to the notice of OT In-Charge. Adherence to Nursing Clinical standards - Oriented to the LDR routine, equipment and type of patients. - Assists with preparing LDR for the scheduled patients equipment and material. - Prepares the patient for delivery. - Ensures all investigation reports as advised by the doctor are available for doctor’s perusal. - Assists normal deliveries and knowledgeable about gestational age assessment, special problems of the premature, post-mature, small for gestational age, large for gestational age neonate. - Maybe required to assist Clinicians with administration of medication, induce labor, monitoring fetal heart rate and similar tasks. - Thorough knowledge on I.V. fluid and drug calculation. - Assists in the following procedures with properly set procedure trolleys. - PV Examination - Pap Smear - Epidural Analgesia - Blood Sampling - MTP, coordinating disposal of fetus as per PCPNDT Adherence to Nursing Clinical standards: - Responsible for the OP & Triage routine, equipment and patients. - Coordinates closely with Guest Relations to plan for appointments; when expected to be busy, to escalate if resources are required. - Understands patient & consultant requirements and plans the daily activities. - Ensure the OPD is set for consultation: - Assist consultants in OPD consult Rooms. - Sets up procedure trays, dress trolleys and assists doctor in procedures and dressings. - Assists in transportation of patients whenever necessary. - Follow strictly all safety measures involved in patient care. - Assist gynecologists, obstetricians and pediatricians in procedures treating mothers, pediatrics and neonates. - Ensure all investigations are carried out as advised by the doctor; provides assistance for patients to Lab & Scan rooms. - Handles emergencies competently & calmly; follows instructions competently. - Ensures In-charge & NS is informed of any incidents immediately. - Ensures medication safety and practices patient safety protocols. - Upholds patient rights and maintains confidentiality of patient information: medical and personal; avoids any violation by ensuring no discussion of patient identifiable information in non-secure areas. - Provides health education and counseling to patient and attendants. - Implements the infection control practices. - Implements NABH & Nursing Excellence standards. - Competently handles all equipment used in patient care; ensures team is competent in usage; ensures equipment is serviceable and readily available. - Co-ordinates with Billing team regarding investigations and billing activities. - Works closely with clinical services team to ensure efficient care. - Follows MTP, PCPNDT rules and regulations Preferred candidate profile Clinical Skills, Knowledge of handling clinical & biomedical instrument, Documentation skills, NABH & NE. Perks and benefits As per company Standards
