Operating Theatre Coordinator

at  King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Minimum or Req uired

• Two years diploma in Hospital Administration, Nursing, Healthcare administration or any related field.

SCHS Registration/License Experience (4 years)

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to manage the planning and coordination of the operating room scheduling system; prioritize patient flow and ensure optimum utilization of operating room services to include elective procedures, emergencies and modifications to the daily operating r schedule.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital.
• Manage the planning and coordination of the operating room scheduling system in conjunction with the Anesthesiologists and Nurse Managers; supervise the overall functioning of the Daily Schedule Coordination.
• Takes surgery bookings from authorized sources and prepares/disseminates the daily surgery schedule.
• Serve as the main contact within the Operating Theater and maintain the procedure board and relay information as necessary.
• Prioritize patient flow through comprehensive clinical knowledge of case types and operating room resources; adjust staffing assignments of nursing and ancillary personnel to provide adequate room coverage.
• Communicate and maintain liaison with Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, Nurse Managers, ancillary personnel and various inpatient and outpatient units to communicate schedule changes and room status.
• Expedite completion of daily elective schedule; post emergencies and add on surgeries to schedule as appropriate; make scheduling decisions as necessary to ensure optimum utilization of operating rooms; resolve scheduling conflicts and authorize modifications as appropriate.
• Preparation of monthly reports, statistics and logs. Provide administrative support to the OR as needed.
• Respects patients and their families to promote a patient-centered care culture.
• Participates in and supports quality improvement and patient safety activities as an individual or as part of a multidisciplinary team.Performs other job related duties as required.