Scrub Nurse

Pre-Operative Preparation

• Prepare the OT, surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies before the procedure.
• Check the availability and sterility of required instruments, implants, sutures, and consumables.
• Ensure the surgical trolley is arranged according to the procedure.
• Participate in pre-operative safety and patient identification checks.
• Scrub & Intra-Operative Responsibilities
• Perform surgical hand scrub and maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Scrub for surgeries and assist the surgeon by providing instruments, sutures, and other required items.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s requirements during the procedure.
• Maintain the sterile field throughout the surgery.
• Ensure proper handling of surgical specimens and hand them over to the concerned staff as per protocol.
• Perform instrument, sponge, needle, and swab counts before, during, and after surgery.
• Infection Control
• Follow OT infection-control protocols and standard precautions.
• Ensure proper sterilization and handling of surgical instruments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility of the OT environment and surgical field.
• Report any breach of aseptic technique immediately.
• Post-Operative Responsibilities
• Complete final instrument, swab, sponge, and needle counts.
• Assist with proper cleaning, segregation, and transfer of used instruments for sterilization.
• Ensure the OT is prepared for the next procedure.
• Assist in safe transfer of the patient from OT to the recovery area when required.
• Documentation & Inventory
• Maintain accurate records related to surgeries, instrument counts, consumables, and specimens.
• Monitor surgical consumables and inform the OT in-charge about stock requirements.
• Check expiry dates and proper storage of sterile supplies and consumables.
• Report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning instruments/equipment.Team Coordination & Safety
• Coordinate effectively with surgeons, anesthetists, circulating nurses, and other OT staff.
• Follow hospital policies, surgical safety checklists, and emergency protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Assist during emergency and major surgical procedures as required.

OT Scrub Nurse – Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: GNM / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
• Registration: Valid registration with the respective State Nursing Council is mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Operation Theatre / Scrub Nurse role preferred.
• Experience in handling major and minor surgical procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, sterilization procedures, surgical instruments, and OT protocols.
• Good understanding of infection control and patient safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively with surgeons, anesthetists, and OT team members.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts and emergency OT procedures.

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person