<ul><li>Prepare the operating room (OR) for CTVS procedures, ensuring sterilization of surgical instruments.</li><li>Check and arrange all necessary surgical instruments, consumables, and equipment.</li><li>Assist in patient positioning and preoperative skin preparation.</li><li>Act as a scrub nurse during cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries, passing instruments to the surgeon.</li><li>Ensure the sterility of instruments and surgical field throughout the procedure.</li><li>Handle specialized instruments like sternal saws, heart-lung machines, and vascular clamps.</li><li>Monitor and anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure smooth workflow.</li><li>Assist in wound closure, dressing application, and safe removal of surgical drapes.</li><li>Ensure proper handling and documentation of surgical specimens.</li><li>Perform post-surgical instrument and equipment counts to prevent discrepancies.</li><li>Assist in transferring the patient to the recovery room and ensure handover to the post-op team.</li></ul>

CTVS Scrub Nurse