Ot Technician

Roles & Responsibilities

1 Checks whether the patient transferred in from the ward has been prepared for surgery.

2 Checks the completeness of the pre operative checklist including consent for surgery while receiving the patient from the wards / ICU / A&E.

3 Prepares the OT for the planned surgery, arranges the correct equipment required for the surgery.

4 Checks whether the correct instrument sets reach the OT. Maintain count of the operative instrument/swab etc., used during surgery and updates the count book.

5 The Scrub Nurse she / he must under take to wash instruments after the completion of the surgery. After washing of the soiled instruments they have to be sent to the CSSD for sterilization

6 The OT scrub / circulating nurse shall keep track of medicine / consumable used for each surgery.

7 Ensure replacement of all items that have been used from the OT stock.

8 To work in all areas of the Operation Theatre.

9 To participate as a scrubbed member of Theatre team providing assistance to medical staff as required.

10 Ensure that articles/consumables that were not used for the surgery are replaced in the proper place.

11 Ensures that the specimen collected during the surgery is handled according to hospital protocol and that it is handed over to the respective unit staff Nurse.

12 Ensure disposable items disposed as per hospital policy and ensure bio medical waste disposed as per hospital policy.

13 As per the Nursing Supervisors request will work as a recovery room staff when needed.

14 When designated as the circulating nurse, she will provide consumables / CSSD packs to the scrub nurse as per her request.

15 Ensures the transfer of patient to the wards/ units/SICU.

16 Hands over the patient to the recovery room nurse after completion of the surgery.

17 Hands over the patient to the SICU staff nurses when transferring to SICU

18 Ensure replacement of all items that have been used from the OT stock.

Check for the billing clearance.

19 Shall perform any other work as assigned by the superiors.

**SCRUB NURSE**

1 Ensure that all biomedical equipment like OT light OT table is checked prior to the surgery.

2Knowledge regarding the SOPs and clinical protocols of the OT is mandatory.

3 Participates in the planning, maintenance and inventory of equipment and supplies in the unit.

4Coordinates with Medical, Non
- Medical team for smooth functioning of the OT.

5Coordinates with various departments such as CSSD, Biomedical, Purchase, Pharmacy, Laundry, Maintenance and Operations

6Assists surgeon during surgery.

7Maintain count of the operative instrument/swab/etc., used during surgery and count book updating.

8Ensure that all items are available for the case in OT

9Supervise distribution of OT instrument set in each OT.

10Ensure that disposable items are disposed as per hospital policy.

11Ensure biomedical waste disposal as per norms.

12Ensure the scrub nurses update count book and CSSD sterilization book.

13Ensure the OT is cleaned and fumigated and all slippers are collected and washed by OT staff.

14Ensure that all specimens have been handed over to the respective unit staff Nurse.

15Indent for the OT supplies should be raised.

16Ensure that the patient handing over and taking over takes place appropriately.

17To participate in leading, supporting, counseling and appraising junior grades of staff to ensure development needs are identified and an organized multidisciplinary team approach is maintained.

18Shall perform any other work as assigned by the superiors

Experience
- 1-2 Years in same profile

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person