OT Nurse

● Assist in the preparation of the operating room before surgery.
● Ensure proper documentation and verification of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
● Verify patient identification, surgical site, and procedure with the surgical team.
● Safeguard patient safety and maintain the sterile field throughout the procedure.
● Manage and document the use of medications and solutions during surgery.
● Communicate with the surgical team regarding any changes in the procedure or the patient’s condition.
● Handle and document specimens collected during surgery.
● Monitor the operating room’s environmental conditions and maintain aseptic technique.
● Facilitate the transition of the patient to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) after surgery.
Scrub Nurse Responsibilities:
● Prepare the surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for use.
● Maintain the sterile field during the surgical procedure.
● Hand surgical instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical team as needed.
● Account for all surgical instruments and supplies before and after the procedure.
● Assist with wound closure and dressing application.
● Maintain a high standard of infection control in the operating room.
● Ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials, sharps, and biomedical waste.
● Assist in the proper cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments.

Anesthesia Nurse: An anesthesia nurse is responsible for assisted the Anesthesiologist doctor with administering anesthesia, monitoring the patient’s vital signs during surgery, and ensuring their safety and comfort. They play a critical role in the operating theater, especially in endoscopy procedures, and provide post-anesthesia care in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).