OT Nurse
Supports safe surgical procedures through sterile preparation, instrument handling, and coordinated intraoperative care.
Career Overview
Growth Outlook: Very HighOT Nurses prepare surgical instruments, maintain sterile fields, anticipate surgeon needs, assist with anesthesia setup, ensure patient positioning, and document intraoperative events. Precision, sterility, vigilance, and rapid response are essential. Their work spans general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, obstetrics, and emergency procedures.
Top Skills
- Sterile technique
- Instrument handling
- Surgical coordination
- Equipment setup
Education Pathway
- 12th Science
- BSc Nursing
- OT Nursing Certification
Suggested UG Degrees
- BSc Nursing
PG / Advancement Options
- Perioperative Nursing Courses
Also Known As
- Perioperative Nurse
- Scrub Nurse