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Scrub Nurse
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#718709
Remote / WFH
Suncoast Hospital · 4.4 Banaswadi, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job Description
The Scrub Nurse is responsible for maintaining a sterile surgical environment, preparing instruments and equipment, assisting surgeons during operative procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate counts of surgical items. The Scrub Nurse plays a critical role in preventing infections and ensuring smooth surgical workflow.
Key Responsibilities
Preoperative Responsibilities
Prepare the operating room according to the scheduled procedure.
Ensure all surgical instruments, implants, sutures, and consumables are available and sterile.
Check the functionality of OT equipment (electrocautery, suction, drills, microscope, endoscopy equipment, etc.).
Perform surgical hand scrub and maintain sterile technique throughout the procedure.
Assist in positioning and draping the patient while maintaining sterility.
Participate in the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.
Intraoperative Responsibilities
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs during surgery.
Pass instruments, sutures, implants, and supplies efficiently.
Maintain the sterile field at all times.
Perform instrument, sponge, needle, and swab counts with the circulating nurse before incision, during cavity closure, and before wound closure.
Handle surgical specimens correctly, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
Monitor sterility and immediately report any contamination.
Assist in the use of specialized equipment such as:
Microscope
C-arm
Arthroscopy equipment
Laparoscopy systems
Neurosurgical instruments
Spine instrumentation
Postoperative Responsibilities
Ensure final instrument and sponge counts are correct.
Assist with wound dressing.
Safely transfer instruments for decontamination and sterilization.
Document implants and consumables used.
Prepare the OT for the next procedure.
Report equipment malfunction or missing instruments.
Infection Prevention & Safety
Adhere to sterile techniques and infection control protocols.
Follow biomedical waste segregation guidelines.
Ensure proper use of PPE.
Maintain aseptic handling of instruments.
Report needle-stick injuries and other occupational hazards promptly.
Documentation
Instrument count records.
Implant documentation.
Surgical specimen records.
OT register entries.
Incident reporting.
Equipment checklist.
Skills Required
Thorough knowledge of sterile techniques.
Excellent understanding of surgical instruments.
Knowledge of various surgical specialties.
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong communication and teamwork.
Good manual dexterity.
Attention to detail.
Time management.
Surgical Specialties
The Scrub Nurse should be competent in assisting surgeries including:
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
General Surgery
Orthopedics
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Urology
ENT
Plastic Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Oncosurgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Qualifications
GNM / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Valid State Nursing Council Registration
OT Training or Certification (preferred)
Experience
Freshers may be considered with OT training.
Preferred: 1–3 years of OT experience.
Senior Scrub Nurse: 3–5+ years of experience with specialty surgery exposure.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹13,528.55 - ₹41,917.48 per month
Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities
Preoperative Responsibilities
Prepare the operating room according to the scheduled procedure.
Ensure all surgical instruments, implants, sutures, and consumables are available and sterile.
Check the functionality of OT equipment (electrocautery, suction, drills, microscope, endoscopy equipment, etc.).
Perform surgical hand scrub and maintain sterile technique throughout the procedure.
Assist in positioning and draping the patient while maintaining sterility.
Participate in the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.
Intraoperative Responsibilities
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs during surgery.
Pass instruments, sutures, implants, and supplies efficiently.
Maintain the sterile field at all times.
Perform instrument, sponge, needle, and swab counts with the circulating nurse before incision, during cavity closure, and before wound closure.
Handle surgical specimens correctly, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
Monitor sterility and immediately report any contamination.
Assist in the use of specialized equipment such as:
Microscope
C-arm
Arthroscopy equipment
Laparoscopy systems
Neurosurgical instruments
Spine instrumentation
Postoperative Responsibilities
Ensure final instrument and sponge counts are correct.
Assist with wound dressing.
Safely transfer instruments for decontamination and sterilization.
Document implants and consumables used.
Prepare the OT for the next procedure.
Report equipment malfunction or missing instruments.
Infection Prevention & Safety
Adhere to sterile techniques and infection control protocols.
Follow biomedical waste segregation guidelines.
Ensure proper use of PPE.
Maintain aseptic handling of instruments.
Report needle-stick injuries and other occupational hazards promptly.
Documentation
Instrument count records.
Implant documentation.
Surgical specimen records.
OT register entries.
Incident reporting.
Equipment checklist.
Skills Required
Thorough knowledge of sterile techniques.
Excellent understanding of surgical instruments.
Knowledge of various surgical specialties.
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong communication and teamwork.
Good manual dexterity.
Attention to detail.
Time management.
Surgical Specialties
The Scrub Nurse should be competent in assisting surgeries including:
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
General Surgery
Orthopedics
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Urology
ENT
Plastic Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Oncosurgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Qualifications
GNM / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Valid State Nursing Council Registration
OT Training or Certification (preferred)
Experience
Freshers may be considered with OT training.
Preferred: 1–3 years of OT experience.
Senior Scrub Nurse: 3–5+ years of experience with specialty surgery exposure.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹13,528.55 - ₹41,917.48 per month
Work Location: In person
