OT Incharge

The OT In-Charge is responsible for the overall coordination, supervision, functioning, safety, cleanliness, infection prevention, staff management, equipment readiness, and operational efficiency of the Operation Theatre.

The OT In-Charge shall ensure that all surgical procedures are conducted safely and efficiently, with proper coordination between surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing staff, technicians, housekeeping staff, and other concerned departments.

A. OT Operations & Coordination

• Manage the day-to-day functioning of the Operation Theatre.
• Prepare and coordinate the OT schedule in consultation with surgeons and hospital administration.
• Ensure that the OT is adequately prepared before every surgical procedure.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anaesthetists, OT staff, ward staff, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, CSSD and other departments.
• Ensure availability of required instruments, surgical sets, consumables, medicines, linen and equipment before procedures.
• Ensure smooth patient transfer to and from the OT.
• Coordinate emergency and urgent surgical procedures as directed by the authorized medical team.

B. Staff Management

• Supervise OT nurses, technicians, attendants, ward staff and housekeeping personnel assigned to the OT.
• Prepare duty rosters and ensure adequate staffing for scheduled procedures.
• Allocate responsibilities according to staff competency and workload.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, discipline and professional conduct.
• Conduct regular briefing and orientation for OT staff.
• Identify training requirements and recommend appropriate training.
• Ensure that staff follow hospital policies, protocols and approved OT procedures.

C. Patient Safety

• Ensure correct patient identification before surgery.
• Verify procedure, surgical site and relevant documentation as per hospital protocol.
• Ensure completion of required pre-operative checks and checklists.
• Ensure proper handover of patients between ward, OT, recovery area and other departments.
• Ensure availability of emergency drugs, resuscitation equipment and other critical supplies.
• Report any patient-safety incident, medication error, retained-item risk, fall, injury or other adverse event immediately to the appropriate authority.

D. Infection Prevention & Control

• Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control practices.
• Monitor hand hygiene and appropriate use of PPE by OT personnel.
• Ensure proper surgical asepsis and sterile technique.
• Ensure appropriate cleaning and disinfection of OT surfaces and equipment.
• Monitor sterilization and sterile supply availability in coordination with CSSD/sterilization services.
• Ensure proper segregation and disposal of biomedical waste according to applicable hospital procedures.
• Monitor environmental cleanliness and ensure that the OT is maintained in an appropriate condition before and after procedures.

E. Surgical Instruments & Equipment

• Ensure readiness and availability of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Verify completeness of instrument and surgical sets before and after procedures.
• Maintain proper records of instruments and equipment.
• Report damaged, missing or malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repair of OT equipment with the concerned department.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of instruments and sensitive equipment.

F. Consumables & Stock Management

• Monitor stock levels of surgical consumables, sutures, gloves, gowns, masks, drapes, disinfectants and other OT supplies.
• Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels for critical items.
• Raise purchase/requisition requests in advance to prevent stock-outs.
• Check expiry dates of medicines, consumables and sterile items.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of OT materials.
• Maintain records of consumption and wastage.

G. OT Documentation & Records

• Maintain OT registers and relevant records.
• Ensure accurate documentation of surgical procedures, staff details, instrument counts and other required information.
• Maintain records of emergency procedures, cancellations, delays and postoperative transfers as applicable.
• Ensure proper completion and filing of OT checklists and registers.
• Maintain records required for internal audits and hospital quality assessments.

H. Surgical Safety & Checklist Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the hospital-approved surgical safety checklist.
• Confirm patient identity, procedure and surgical site before commencement of surgery.
• Ensure appropriate surgical counts of instruments, needles, sponges and other countable items before, during and after surgery.
• Ensure documentation of specimen collection and handover to the appropriate department.
• Ensure proper communication of critical information among the surgical team.

I. Housekeeping & Environmental Management

• Supervise OT housekeeping standards.
• Ensure appropriate cleaning before and after every procedure.
• Monitor terminal cleaning and scheduled deep cleaning.
• Ensure proper linen handling and disposal.
• Monitor restricted-area discipline and movement within the OT complex.
• Ensure only authorized personnel enter restricted OT areas.

J. Quality Improvement & Audit

• Participate in hospital quality improvement activities.
• Monitor OT-related indicators and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Participate in internal audits, infection-control audits and safety rounds.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions as directed by hospital management.
• Maintain OT readiness for inspections and accreditation-related assessments.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• B.Sc. Nursing / GNM / Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology or equivalent qualification appropriate to the assigned role.

Preferred:

• Additional training/certification in Operation Theatre Management, Infection Prevention and Control, or Critical Care/Perioperative Nursing.

6. Experience

• Preferred: 2–5 years of relevant OT experience.
• Experience in a hospital, nursing home or surgical centre will be preferred.
• Previous supervisory or OT management experience will be an advantage.

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person