Hospital - OT Manager / OT Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Management: Recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising nursing and technical staff in the operating theatre.
• Operational Oversight: Ensuring smooth workflow, managing the case scheduling, and delegating tasks for optimal staff utilization.
• Equipment & Supplies: Maintaining and ensuring the proper functioning of all surgical equipment, managing inventory of medical supplies, and coordinating with vendors for maintenance and repairs.
• Sterility & Safety: Upholding strict sterile techniques and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff.
• Coordination: Liaising with surgeons and anesthesiologists to confirm surgical requirements and coordinate pre-surgery procedures.
• Documentation & Reporting: Ensuring proper documentation of surgical procedures and submitting daily, weekly, or monthly reports on theatre operations to relevant departments.
• Waste Management: Overseeing the proper handling and disposal of medical and hazardous waste according to hospital policies and regulations.
• Quality Assurance: Implementing and ensuring compliance with quality standards and protocols, such as those from NABH, to maintain high standards of surgical care. Role & responsibilities

Leadership & Management Skills

• Leadership and Team Building: The ability to lead, motivate, and build cohesive teams of surgical staff.
• Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing strategies to improve the quality and efficiency of the operation theatre.
• Decision-Making: Making sound judgments and decisions under pressure to manage complex situations.
• Resource Management: Efficiently managing personnel, equipment, supplies, and financial resources to optimize theatre operations.
• Conflict Resolution: Skillfully addressing conflicts and interpersonal issues among staff members.
• Delegation: Effectively assigning tasks to team members to ensure smooth workflow.

Technical & Clinical Skills

• Infection Control: Implementing and maintaining strict infection control policies and procedures to ensure a sterile environment.
• Equipment Management: Overseeing the maintenance and effective use of surgical equipment.
• Sterilization Knowledge: Understanding and ensuring proper cleaning, packaging, and sterilization of surgical items.
• Hazardous Waste Management: Managing the safe disposal of biomedical and hazardous waste.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Clear Communication: Effectively communicating with staff, physicians, and other departments to coordinate care.
• Interpersonal Skills: Building positive relationships and fostering a collaborative environment within the surgical team.
• Patient Advocacy: Ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Administrative & Operational Skills

• Time Management: Efficiently managing time to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: Applying creative and resourceful approaches to resolve operational challenges.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding financial principles, budgeting, and managing the operational budget effectively.
• Administrative Proficiency: Proficiency in administrative tasks and relevant hospital information systems.

Preferred candidate profile

Typical Qualifications:

• Experience: Extensive experience, sometimes 10 years or more, in operating room settings is typically necessary.
• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, coordination, and negotiation skills are essential.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

• Professional knowledge of operating theatre functions and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate staff effectively.
• Result-oriented approach to managing department operations.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.