What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Tech Coordinator position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: Will coordinate the CVOR service and program, participate in growth by improving efficiencies, standards, and performance of the CVOR service line. This position is responsible for assisting with planning, implementing, and coordinating services and activities associated with the CVOR service line. The CVOR service line coordinator acts as a clinical liaison and assists with overseeing the technical and clinical aspects of the specified service line. The CVOR service line coordinator will participate in training and mentoring of new staff members, enhancing staff skills and knowledgebase. Assists in identifying staff education needs based on clinical situations and recommends appropriate in-service. The CVOR service line coordinator will work with surgeons, nurses, first assistants and scrub techs to streamline and standardize the service line to improve efficiency and quality of care. The service line coordinator will be required to maintain surgical tech skills and assist with surgical procedures on a routine basis, assist with troubleshooting, movement, setup and breakdown. Ensure supplies to support the program are available and in good working order. Assist with maintaining inventory/par levels and assist in keeping preference cards up-to-date. Possess the ability to communicate effectively, be self-directed and comfortable with managing multiple responsibilities of the program, including clinical, administrative, educational, and promotional components. Ability to complete other duties as necessary to support the operating room, including, but not limited to, scrubbing and other support for other service lines as needed. On-call may be required; variable per operating unit and staffing. MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program OR equivalent experience. Two years multispecialty experience with one year in CVOR specialty area. Must be able to function as a clinical expert in CVOR service line and have the ability to float to other service lines as needed. Must be MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years' surgical tech experience. 1 year experience in CVOR. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
