GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

Surgery Administration

Overview of Position:

Functions as a part of the surgical team to provide care and supervision in the intra-operative phase of surgical procedures using knowledge of instrumentation and equipment to ensure the best possible outcome for each patient. This includes all areas of Surgical Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Assists all Surgical Services staff with any questions regarding equipment or instrumentation. Contacts appropriate resource if the issue cannot be resolved.
2. Works with the Materials Management Department to maintain an adequate inventory of supplies for upcoming procedures. Determines par levels based on historical use, keeping in mind projected growth when appropriate.
3. Reviews OR schedule weekly to plan for procedural needs, and daily to check for any changes or added procedures. Communicates any potential problems to management immediately
4. Collaborates with surgeons to standardize supplies and equipment.
5. Meets with new surgeons prior to their arrival to assist with development of initial preference cards. Involves purchasing in this meeting to answer any questions that might arise regarding vendors and any contractual agreements that are relevant.
6. Works closely with vendors to ensure needed instrumentation, implants and special equipment are available and supported as requested by surgeons.
7. Knowledgeable of surgical procedures and processes. Serve as a resource to staff, answering any questions they may have regarding instrumentation, equipment or procedures.
8. Research new product requests from surgeons. Responsible to initiate paperwork and submit to CQVA for approval.
9. Anticipate biologic needs for upcoming cases. Order, receive and track all biologics for all surgical specialties. Complete tracking paperwork upon receipt, as well as tissue tracking upon completion of case.
10. Attend CQVA, OR operations, Robotics, and other meetings as requested by leadership.
11. Identify educational opportunities, including but not limited to equipment and procedures. Work with clinical educator to arrange necessary training. Assist with yearly competencies and new equipment in-services.
12. Anticipate end of life issues with equipment. Prepare Capital Request paperwork.
13. Research and order replacement parts for equipment. Work with biomed and/or service tech to resolve the issue. If new or replacement equipment is necessary, work with Purchasing and sales representative to evaluate options and determine best course of action based on current equipment condition.
14. Monitors schedule on a continual basis throughout the day for changes. This includes an 8:15 huddle to look at two days out, a 13:45 huddle to lock cases in for the following day, work with schedulers throughout the day to avoid equipment and supply conflicts.
15. Monitor equipment conflicts. Work with Management to rearrange procedure lineups when necessary to accommodate equipment/instrument conflicts and communicate changes to all effected parties.
16. Responsible to check-in instrument trays, ensuring the appropriate instruments are assigned to the scheduled cases. Monitor implant and instrument tray for all specialties.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Three (3) years of clinical operating room experience or three (3) years of purchasing experience specifically for surgical equipment and supplies.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent.
3. Knowledgeable of anatomy and physiology
4. Interest and ability to learn required psychomotor skills
5. Must have good interpersonal skills (talking, listening, patience, judgment, initiative, ability to relate with others).

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
Introduces self and role...connects with everyone.
Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/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 stand for two (2) hours, walk 100 yards, sit for 30 minutes, climb one flight of stairs, push or pull carts.
2. May be asked to balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, or bend.
3. Must be able to move or help reposition patients of any weight or size.
4. On occasion must be able to lift up to 50 pounds or move heavy equipment.
5. Must be alert, precise, and creative.
6. Must demonstrate good memory/concentration skills.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.