Theatre Practitioner - Scrub
Core
Assist surgical teams by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating needs, and supporting anaesthetists in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, and airway management.
Role type
Theatre Practitioner (Scrub)
Builds
Surgical procedures in private hospital theatres
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Instrument preparation, sterility maintenance, patient monitoring, airway management support, infection control compliance, equipment safety checks, post-operative care, vital signs monitoring, pain and nausea management
Preferred skills
Experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery environments, understanding of manual handling, ability to work under pressure, problem-solving skills
Technologies
Surgical instruments, anaesthetic equipment, patient monitoring devices
Responsibilities
Set up operating theatres according to surgery type, check surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use, adhere to infection prevention and control policies, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, provide post-operative care and ensure patient readiness for discharge
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff