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• Understands the OT routine, equipment and patients.
• Checks the surgery schedule and prepares for the cases: medication, consumables, instruments and equipment are available for the surgery
• Identifies instruments as per the surgery, checks cleanliness and proper functioning of instruments, pack and send for autoclaving / gas sterilization.
• 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.
• Receives the patient in the preoperative area, checks for: right patient, correct documents, right surgery and transfers to the Operation Theatre.
• 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.
• Strictly follows surgical safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection.
• Ensures documentation for all completed surgeries is updated and accurate.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information: medical and personal; avoids any violation by ensuring no discussion of patient identifiable information in non-secure areas.
• Aware of and practices narcotic management – storage & documentation of usage.
• Aware of NABH & Nursing excellence standards and ensures implementation.
• Coordinates with support departments to ensure patient and attendants are comfortable and services are as per standard.
• Ensures no misuse or wastage of material, contributes to cost control.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Type: Full Time
Job Locations: Kolkata
Experience: 1-5 years
Qualification: GNM / B. Sc (Nursing)
