Operation Theatre Incharge

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operation Theatre, surgical instruments, equipment and required consumables before procedures.
• Assist surgeons and anaesthetists during surgical and operative procedures.
• Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques throughout the procedure.
• Perform pre-operative preparation and post-operative care of patients.
• Ensure proper patient identification, consent verification and surgical-site verification.
• Maintain and follow the Surgical Safety Checklist.
• Maintain accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts before, during and after surgery.
• Monitor availability of OT drugs, instruments, implants, sutures and other consumables.
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of OT equipment and instruments.
• Coordinate with CSSD, ICU, wards, laboratory, blood bank, pharmacy and other departments.
• Ensure safe transfer and proper handover of patients after surgery.
• Maintain OT registers, surgical records, checklists and other required documentation.
• Monitor functioning of OT equipment and report defects or maintenance requirements.
• Follow infection-control, biomedical-waste management, fire-safety and hospital safety protocols.
• Maintain adequate inventory and ensure timely replenishment of OT supplies.
• Participate in emergency procedures, mock drills, audits and quality-improvement activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct at all times.
• Work effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, technicians and other healthcare professionals.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of OT procedures and surgical protocols
• Aseptic and sterile technique
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment
• Infection-control practices
• Patient safety and perioperative care
• Good communication and teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure
• Documentation and record-keeping skills
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts