Responsibilities:
Gather, check and open supplies & equipment needed for the surgical procedure
Set up the sterile back table and mayo stand with instruments supplies and medications / solutions needed for the procedure
Perform initial surgical count with the circulating nurse
Assist the scrubbed team members with gowning and gloving
Assist with draping the patient to establish a sterile field
Secure sterile cords, tubing’s and other accessories
Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure
Prepare and anticipate additional instrumentation and supplies for usage during the procedure
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the procedure
Measure and pass medications, haemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the procedure
Hold retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
Coordinate the camera or endoscopic instruments as directed by the surgeon
Perform additional surgical counts (cavity closure, skin closure) or as necessary
Prepares sterile dressing(s) and or immobilization device(s)
Prepare and pass off specimen(s) as appropriate
Participate in debriefing Process quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care
Hand over after verification the instruments to the CSSD technician for sterilization
Requirements:
Surgical technician course from a recognized institution
Proficiency in computer Literacy
Experience in theatre -Preferred
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