OT MANAGER / HEAD

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF OT MANAGER / OT HEAD

Department: Operation Theatre (OT)

1. OT Operations & Management

• Ensure smooth and efficient functioning of all OT activities.
• Plan and coordinate daily OT schedules and surgical procedures.
• Ensure proper utilization of OT time, staff, equipment, and resources.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthetists, nursing staff, and other departments.

2. Staff Management

• Supervise OT nurses, technicians, attendants, and support staff.
• Prepare duty rosters and manage staff deployment.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, discipline, and performance.
• Identify training needs and arrange appropriate training.

3. Patient Safety & Clinical Standards

• Ensure compliance with OT safety protocols and hospital policies.
• Ensure proper patient identification, surgical site verification, and checklist compliance.
• Monitor infection prevention and control practices.
• Ensure proper documentation of all OT procedures and records.

4. Sterilization & Infection Control

• Ensure proper sterilization and handling of surgical instruments.
• Coordinate with CSSD regarding availability and timely sterilization of instruments.
• Monitor OT cleanliness, disinfection, and environmental standards.
• Ensure biomedical waste is segregated and disposed of properly.

5. Equipment & Inventory Management

• Ensure availability and proper functioning of OT equipment and instruments.
• Maintain records of equipment, consumables, implants, and surgical supplies.
• Coordinate with Purchase/Store/CSSD for timely availability of required materials.
• Report equipment breakdowns and coordinate timely maintenance.

6. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiology, nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, housekeeping, and billing departments.
• Ensure timely communication regarding surgery schedules, cancellations, emergencies, and changes.
• Address operational issues and escalate critical matters to management.

7. Quality & Compliance

• Monitor OT performance indicators and maintain quality standards.
• Conduct regular audits of OT practices and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with hospital SOPs and applicable accreditation requirements.
• Take corrective and preventive actions wherever required.

8. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain OT registers, surgical records, instrument records, and other required documentation.
• Prepare daily/monthly OT reports, including surgery volume, cancellations, emergencies, and other key indicators.
• Report incidents, shortages, and operational concerns to management.

9. Emergency & Risk Management

• Ensure OT readiness for emergency surgeries.
• Maintain availability of emergency drugs, equipment, instruments, and consumables.
• Ensure staff are aware of emergency protocols and safety procedures.

10. Overall Accountability

• Ensure safe, timely, hygienic, and efficient functioning of the Operation Theatre.
• Maintain discipline, teamwork, patient safety, and professional standards within the OT department.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve OT efficiency and patient care.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,714.83 per month

Work Location: In person