Position: ASSISTANT MANAGER OT
Department: OPERATION THEATRE
Location: NORTH CAMPUS
Position Status: Full Time
JOB SPECIFICATION:
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Science Graduate Masters in Science
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WORK EXPERIENCE
3 – 5 years of relevant experience
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant short O.T. courses and certifications
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Manager will administer, direct, and coordinate activities related to patient care administration in surgical services. This includes development and implementation of O.T. policies, staff supervision, resource management, and ensuring high standards of patient care. The role also supports the Manager in handling incidents, infection control, and overall service improvement.
- Facilitate and monitor activities related to patient care.
- Act as a clinical resource person and assist O.T. personnel in assessing patients.
- Schedule O.T. Technicians to ensure adequate staffing for each case.
- Ensure execution of surgeons’ and anesthetists’ orders as per hospital policies.
- Supervise and train O.T. staff including nurses, nursing aides, technicians, and CSSD staff.
- Maintain high productivity and service quality.
- Assist the Manager in preparing departmental budgets.
- Identify and implement cost-effective measures.
- Reinforce O.T. standards and hospital policies.
- Establish and maintain appropriate facilities, equipment, and supplies.
- Ensure patient safety, comfort, and staff well-being in the O.T.
- Participate in internal and external audits.
- Evaluate utilization of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
- Participate in management discussions on O.T. issues.
- Monitor infection control activities (fumigation, sterilization validation, sampling).
- Pursue personal development through workshops and conventions.
- Contribute to improving service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Assist the Manager & HOD in achieving departmental KPIs.
- Meet annual financial and operational targets as set by top management.
- Ensure compliance with patient care, infection control, and quality standards.