NMC Healthcare presently has a job opening for suitably qualified and experienced candidate for position of a  OT Coordinator at NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah, AE. This is an Intermediate level full time job. And salary can range between 6000-12000 AED/month.

Responsibilities of OT Coordinator

• The OT Coordinator collaborates with the health care team to support patient activity.
• Treats patient and/or customer service as a top priority.
• Develops supportive relationships with patient/significant others, maintaining a professional role.
• Answers the phone promptly and assists the caller in a courteous manner.
• Relays complete and accurate messages promptly.
• Exercises independent judgment in providing information in compliance with es-tablished institutional policies.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Coordinates patient’s hospital arrival time.
• Communicates appropriate hospital arrival time to patient/family verbally and to appropriate department via surgical list.
• Provides patient instruction by utilizing communication techniques and teaching strategies appropriate to the age and abilities of the patient.
• Anticipates patient/family’s informational needs.
• Provides patient information with respect for patient’s privacy, uniqueness, per-sonal preference and cultural/religious beliefs.
• Effectively manages anger, emotion and frustration.
• Obtains pertinent patient and surgical information to facilitate care delivery based on individual patient needs (MRN, procedure’s name, time, length, materi-al).
• Organizes surgical list in collaboration with OT Nurse/Anaesthetist Head to ensure availability of equipment, staff and instrumentation.
• Assesses and coordinates with the appropriate department approvals and confirma-tions.
• Follows appropriate format accurately.
• Enters data for pre-scheduled cases for next day surgery on the Hospital Infor-mation System.
• Identifies surgeon absences from Surgeon’s schedule and enters information into the register and computer.
• Prints initial surgical list.

What you will do more

• Proofs the surgical list with strong attention to detail with Nurse manager/ Anaes-thetist Head.
• The booking clerk considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in the surgical listing process.
• Completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Uses systems available for scheduling procedures.
• Maintains flexibility, sensitivity and good judgment during the listing process.
• Suggests changes for efficiency and provides solutions for problems.
• Maintains an organized system for documents, both electronically and manually.
• Copies, assembles and distributes surgical lists, as directed.
• Assists in routing and distributing incoming mail to appropriate areas.
• Quality:
• Complies with all policies and procedures relevant to the area.
• Reports promptly any complaints, or incidents relating to the OT unit, ensuring that a prompt and appropriate response is made in accordance with best practice and hospital procedures.
• Provides evidence of annual competence, for example, confidentiality, safety and emergency plans.
• Responsible to update self and keep informed of current developments in Department of Surgical Services practice.
• Attends educational programs and in services.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others by sharing knowledge and skills with staff members in formal/informal teaching/practice settings.
• Participates in he/his self-performance appraisal on a regular basis, identifying areas of strength and areas for professional/practice development.
• Demonstrates assignment flexibility according to the department’s needs as may be delegated or assigned by senior staff.

Requirements for Role of OT Coordinator

• A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in an operating theatre environment.

Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology NMC Corporate Abu Dhabi