This position develops, implements, and maintains supply acquisition, storage, and inventory systems for the central inventory of supplies and equipment necessary to support patient care. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, this role is a member of the surgical team who works with Surgeons, Anesthesia personnel, RN’s and other personnel to perform delegated patient care duties according to the standards of the profession and the policies and procedures. Assists in preparing the set-up and implementation of the case to be performed by the Surgeon. The individual in this position will interface daily with patients, physicians, nursing staff and technologists to ensure quality services and continuum of care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Associates Degree.
EXPERIENCE:
1. 3 years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. In conjunction with OR Director and procurement, develops and manages efficient acquisition of surgical inventory materials.
2. Develops and maintains systems which assure the accuracy of perpetual inventory counts.
3. Develops and maintains inventory locator systems to facilitate easy retrieval of all items.
4. Develops and maintains reorder management systems (to include the application of par levels and min/max parameters) to assure a high level of customer service while minimizing inventory levels and inventory outages
5. Develops materials cost and inventory reduction programs and provides data to measure progress towards cost reduction targets.
6. Develops and analyzes reports (i.e. ABC analysis, usage history, ect) to target efforts to maximize inventory efficiencies.
7. Conducts year-end physical inventory and other periodic inventory counts as necessary.
8. Provides inventory expertise and technical liaison to Central Sterile Processing
9. Assures that the daily operational needs for supplies and equipment are met
10. Ascertains daily order requirements through Lawson recommendations, physical counts, and personal observation
11. Coordinates special deliveries from vendors.
12. Assists surgeon when necessary. Assist with immediate pre and post op care of patient, equipment and instrumentation. Second circulates as assigned
13. Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile role or in the OR.
14. Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field.
15. Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines
16. Assists by gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
17. Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.
18. Processes supplies, instruments and equipment in patient care
19. Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department
20. Maintains accurate and appropriate records as directed. Utilizes the computer to process the patient requisitions. Enters patient and procedure information as required by various departments. Completes computer workflow functions. Organizes the workload for the area.
21. Will be responsible for operating and troubleshooting various equipment including but not limited to: electro-surgical cautery machine, suction, power equipment, microscope, laser, phaco emulsifier, irrigator, pulsevac, autoclaves, steris, laparoscope, surgical lights and tables.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12 hour shift.
2. Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up self-assisting adult patients.
3. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
2. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens.
3. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.
4. Working protracted or irregular hours. Must be flexible and able to take call.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
2. Proficient in operating patient care equipment.
3. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and policies/standards/protocols.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
BMC Berkeley Medical Center
Cost Center:
72 BMC Nursing Operating Room
Address:
2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
