* Coordinating of maintenance, repairs and purchases..

* Coordinates capital request, obtaining quotes.

* Coordinates submission of new equipment request to Application Specialist.

* Coordinate trials w/Educator and Vendor.

* Manage and communicate product recalls to physicians and OR Team.

* Coordinate staff education with the Unit Based Educator.

* Updates changes in communication book.

* Provide education and in-services as needed.

* Present specialty education at a minimum annually and as needed.

* Coordinate staff assignments with Charge Nurses.

* Maintain staffing and skill mix for specialty.

* Check email daily.

* Audits as necessary ie. time out.

* Policy and procedure creation for any new equipment, etc..

* Ongoing communication with the Application specialist on procedure modifications and additions.

* Maintain expertise in specialty area, working in specialty as staff Technician.

* Ensure appropriate operation and maintenance of specialty equipment to provide safe patient care..

* Act as a resource person for staff and physicians.

* Work in coordination with SPD Liaisons/SPD to keep area clean, labeled and organized (Surgical Techs).

* Manage and communicate product recall alerts to affected Physician Groups and staff.

* Check outdates monthly, delegate as necessary.

* Meet with Business Manager/Clinical Manager as needed.

* Obtain sign off for evaluated/trial products from surgeons.

* Update preference cards/create default settings in Surginet (Surgical Techs).

* Keep locator book up to date for specialty/specialties (Surgical Techs).

* Confer with GPO/OR Pack Manager configurations (Surgical Techs).

* Respond to ORPEC/Manager as needed for agenda items.

* Cost per case analysis and data for MSVAT and ORPEC (Surgical Techs).

* Attend at least (75%) specialty leader meetings (Surgical Techs).

* Arrange coverage for specialty during PTO, absence.

* Attends training, conferences and seminars as needed.

* Incorporate and monitor smoke evac policy in specialty service (Surgical Techs).

* Evaluates processes with specialty to assure through put, turnovers, surgeon/staff satisfaction. .

* Will play an active role in providing feedback for annual evaluations.

* Efficiency meets customers expectations.

* Able to relate to and work with ill and disabled patients of all ages, bilingual patients, emotionally distressed patients and families, and with hospital personnel within the facility.

* Performs aseptic techniques by maintaining a sterile field while using principles of disinfection, sterilization, and infection control.

* Maintains infection prevention standards.

* Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals.

* Able to respond to emergency and crisis situation s in a timely and professional manner.

* Provides safe patient care for the intra-operative phase, including specimen handling and medication labeling and handling.

* Prioritizes and addresses technical needs to meet patient conditions.

* Able to cope with varying and unpredictable situations tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, and the general public.

* Maintains, monitors, and restocks equipment and supplies as assigned or as necessary.

* Demonstrates knowledge in the use of departmental equipment, refer to unit specific competency summation.

* Appropriately manages equipment, supplies and medications.

* Prepares appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for specific procedures and be able to anticipate the sequence of events and needs of the surgeon and patient.

* Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research.

* Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.

* Work collaboratively with peers and other health care providers, and participating in ongoing in-service and educational seminars.

* Participates in the mentoring and education of colleagues and students.

* Communicates need for appropriate referrals to RN as indicated by expressed patient/family need (Surgical Tech)

* Accurately processes and communicates provider orders to RN (Surgical Tech)

* Facilitates efficient room turnovers as a scrub tech as evidenced by appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment and assisting the team as needed (Surgical Techs)

* Assists with updating the physician preference cards as appropriate (Surgical Techs)

* Assists the health care team during surgical procedures by integrating an understanding of anatomy and physiology with the surgical procedure.

* Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner.

* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.

* If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.

* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.

* Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.