OR Support Lead Tech

Summary

• Position Summary
  • The OR Support Lead Technician role is that of a working, hands-on interactive team member who demonstrates strong leadership abilities. Under the supervision of the Surgical Manager, the Lead Tech The lead tech promotes collaboration and acts as a liaison between all members of the multidisciplinary health care team, and actively participates in unit and system wide committees. The lead tech demonstrates strong preceptor and mentoring skills. The Lead Tech participates in strategic planning and operational processes for the unit. The Lead Tech assists the manager in preparation and maintenance of the fiscal year operational and capital budget and monitors its cost-efficiency. Demonstrates competency in use of computer, and MSM systems. Willingly performs assigned role as directed by Manager. Provides courteous customer services to personnel utilizing the services of this department. Maintains open communication and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation.
• Education
  • High School Diploma - Preferred
• Experience
  • 1-2 Years as CNA - Preferred
• License & Certification
  • None Required
• Core Job Functions
  • Supplies are kept stocked and available for patient care with minimal waste.
  • Available by zone phone/paging system for additional patient care needs.
  • Provides information to internal and external customers. Gives accurate directions to other patient care areas.
  • Set up OR room per guidelines for each procedure, with quick turn over times between cases.
  • Makes rounds. Develops work plans. Evaluates assignment complications.
  • Facilitates bed/stretchers availability as needed. Assigns terminal cleaning of each OR.
  • New equipment /instruments and processes are introduced to staff in formal and informal sessions. Orientation checklist is completed for each coworker in collaboration with manager. Periodic in-services are held to update and maintain staff skills.