Job Description

Pre-operative: Patient Preparation: Preparing patients for surgery by disinfecting the skin, positioning them on the operating table, and ensuring they are comfortable and informed. Room Preparation: Ensuring the operating room is clean, sterile, and stocked with necessary equipment and supplies. Instrument and Equipment Sterilization: Applying aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery. During Surgery: Assisting the Surgical Team: Assisting the surgeon and anesthesiologist during the operation by passing instruments, monitoring vital signs, and anticipating their needs. Maintaining a Sterile Environment: Maintaining a sterile field throughout the procedure and ensuring adherence to surgical safety protocols. Patient Monitoring: Monitoring the patient's condition and vital signs during the surgery, reporting any concerns to the surgeon or anesthesiologist. Post-operative: Patient Care: Providing post-operative care to patients, including pain management, wound care, and monitoring for complications. Recovery Room Care: Organizing patient transportation from the OT to the recovery room and assisting with post-operative care in the recovery room. Documentation: Updating patient files and medical records, documenting procedures and medications administered. Other Responsibilities: Communication: Alleviating patients' concerns by answering questions and providing post-operative care instructions. Safety: Adhering to all relevant health and safety standards and protocols. Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other members of the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other nurses. Hygiene and Sterilization: Implementing hygiene, sterilization, asepsis, and disinfection protocols and procedures at all times. Equipment and Material Management: Controlling all equipment and material stock used in the OT to ensure efficient and rational use of material resources.