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 skilled 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

📌 Walk-in || Operation Theatre Incharge (Gurugram)
🏢 Apollo Hospitals
📍 Gurugram