Walk-in || Operation Theatre Incharge

To manage and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Operation Theatre, ensuring efficient utilization of OT resources, patient safety, infection control, staff coordination, and adherence to hospital policies and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day functioning and smooth operations of all Operation Theatres.
• Coordinate and schedule elective and emergency surgeries in consultation with surgeons, anaesthesia teams, and concerned departments.
• Ensure OT readiness before every procedure, including instruments, equipment, consumables, implants, and required medications.
• Supervise and allocate duties to OT nurses, technicians, attendants, and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control practices, sterilization protocols, and OT safety standards.
• Coordinate with CSSD for timely availability of sterile instruments and surgical sets.
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleaning, disinfection, and environmental standards of the OT complex.
• Monitor availability and utilization of OT equipment, instruments, consumables, and emergency supplies.
• Ensure proper documentation of surgeries, OT registers, checklists, implant records, and other required records.
• Ensure strict compliance with surgical safety protocols, including patient identification, site marking, surgical safety checklist, and count procedures.
• Coordinate with Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Stores, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and other support departments for uninterrupted OT services.
• Monitor OT utilization, cancellations, delays, turnaround time, and other operational parameters.
• Identify operational issues and take timely corrective action in coordination with the concerned departments.
• Ensure proper handling, segregation, and disposal of biomedical waste as per hospital policy.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure compliance with NABH and other applicable accreditation standards.
• Participate in incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Train, guide, and mentor OT staff on clinical procedures, safety practices, infection control, and hospital protocols.
• Prepare duty rosters and ensure adequate staffing based on OT workload.
• Maintain discipline and professional standards among OT staff.
• Coordinate emergency OT requirements and ensure availability of necessary manpower and resources.
• Monitor staff performance and provide feedback to the concerned reporting authority.
• Prepare and submit OT-related MIS reports and operational data as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• OT utilization and productivity
• Reduction in OT delays and cancellations
• OT turnaround time
• Compliance with surgical safety checklist
• Infection control and sterilization compliance
• Availability of instruments, equipment, and consumables
• Documentation and audit compliance
• Staff productivity and attendance
• Patient safety and incident management
• Compliance with NABH/hospital policies

Qualification

• B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM.
• Diploma or certification in Operation Theatre Technology/Management may be considered based on experience.

Experience

• 510 years of relevant hospital experience, preferably with experience in Operation Theatre management.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or OT In-Charge role will be preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong OT operations and coordination skills
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and OT protocols
• Good understanding of infection prevention and control
• Knowledge of sterilization and CSSD processes
• Strong team management and leadership skill