Scrub Nurse - OT

Full job description

• Serve as a sterile team member during surgery.
• Act as the primary assistant to the surgeon.
• Maintain aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
• Collaborate with other surgical team members (surgeon, anesthetist, circulating nurse, etc.).
• Ensure that surgical instruments and supplies are ready and functional.

Responsibilities:

• Preoperative Duties:
• Prepare and arrange surgical instruments and equipment.
• Check that all supplies are sterile and functional.
• Set up the operating room according to the specific procedure.
• Assist in patient preparation and draping.
• Intraoperative Duties:
• Hand instruments and materials to the surgeon during surgery.
• Maintain the sterile field and monitor for breaks in sterility.
• Count sponges, instruments, and needles before and after surgery.
• Anticipate surgeon’s needs during the procedure.
• Postoperative Duties:
• Assist in the safe transfer of the patient from the operating table.
• Account for all instruments and materials used.
• Help clean and restock the operating room.
• Document surgical details and any anomalies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person