OR Scheduling Secretary - Centralized Scheduling - FT Variable

I. Job Summary:

Performs scrub and supply duties under the supervision of staff nurse. Maintains an environment conducive to the patient's well being.

II. Technical and Job Specific Skill:

1.Telephone Skills: Must demonstrate hospital telephone etiquette by answering the phones promptly, courteously and by identifying department and self.

2.Policy/Procedures: Is aware of and follows all hospital and department policies and procedures.

3.Teamwork: Promotes positive co-worker relationships through teamwork and cooperation.

Understands and supports the needs of individuals in other departments and promotes conflict resolution. Shares information, work knowledge and experience with co-workers, physicians, and students in a non-threatening manner. Offers assistance and promptly responds to requests.

4.Productivity: Maintains high productivity and performs efficiently regardless of whether the work volume is high or low.

Appropriately prioritizes work activities. Responds to difficult situations with self-control and a positive attitude. Makes decisions independently and knows when to ask for assistance. Exercises good judgment and arrives at sound decisions.

5.Basic Patient Care:

a) Confirms proper identification and surgical preparation of patient with nurse

b) Assists circulating nurse in preparing OR Suite for surgery or the Cath Lab for a

procedure

c) Demonstrates knowledge of instruments, equipment and supplies while assisting the physician during the procedure

d) Anticipates physician's needs

e) Maintain sterile field

f) Properly organizes the preparation of supplies and instruments

g) Follows established policies and procedures for sponge and needle count, if applicable

h) Reacts appropriately in urgent/emergent situations

6.Communicates

a) Keeps clinical manager/staff nurse informed of any problems

b) Documents appropriately

c) Promptly reports changes in patient signs and symptoms to staff nurse

d) Reports unusual occurrences (for example: patient injuries or falls)

7.Information Management

Utilizes information systems promptly and efficiently (for example: Omninote, diet list computer, page system)

8.Equipment

a) Reports any equipment that needs repair to Biomedical or Facility Services

b) Assures that all equipment in sterile field is functioning before use

c) Able to process instruments (decontaminate and wrap)

d) Has knowledge of and is able to operate autoclaves

e) Orders supplies and stocks unit

9.Unit Involvement

a) Attends 50% of staff meetings

b) Has knowledge of unit goals and expectations

c) Follows hospital policy and procedures

d) Refers to supervisor, charge nurse, or team leader when unfamiliar situations occurs

e) Attends all mandatory courses as designated

f) Demonstrates responsibility for self development by participating in learning activities to obtain skill to meets gaps identified in collaboration with supervisor

g) Participates in Process Improvement activities as appropriate

10. Patient Rights

a) Upholds all patient rights

b) Treats all patients, families, and co-workers in a polite and respectful manner

c) Immediately reports any issues that may compromise patient rights to supervisor, charge nurse, or team leader

11. Performs any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

Training and Experience:

Mandatory:

a) Successful completion of surgical technician training program or one year related experience in operating room

b) Previous experience in operating room as surgical technician

c) Current BLS Provider