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Required Skills

1. Performs duties in capacity of “scrub” technologist as prescribed by hospital policies and procedures.

• Sets room for a routine, uncomplicated procedure with supplies and equipment in 5-15 minutes.
• Sets room for complicated or multi-procedure case requiring many special supplies in 30 minutes.
• Assists circulator in checking equipment.
• Assists circulator in obtaining supplies prior to bringing patient to room.
• Has basic knowledge of instrumentation and its appropriate use.
• Checks instrumentation regarding cleanliness, function, correct number of pieces, and completeness of tray.
• Allows adequate time for preparation of supplies and counting (i.e., routine case 15 minutes, complicated case 30-40 minutes).
• Has basic knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Organizes and maintains a neat, clean mayo, instrument, and back tables.
• Attempts reasonable anticipation of sequence of instrumentation.
• Properly identifies medication.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube station. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or delivers directly to appropriate licensed staff.
• Keeps track of sponges, needles, and instruments during procedure at all times.
• Relays accurate identification of specimens and cultures.
• Organizes and assists in end-of-case clean up.
• Separates sharp and delicate instruments during clean up.
• Assists in pulling cases.

1. Assists in maintenance of safe environment for patients and staff.

• Has knowledge and applies principles of good aseptic practice (i.e., appropriate scrub length, OR attire, proper gowning, gloving, and draping methods).
• Checks sterile supplies for proper packaging and dating.
• Actively assists in recognizing and reporting breaks in sterile technique.
• Requests assistance of Sterile Processing personnel in preparation of instruments for immediate reuse.
• Follows protocol for universal blood- and body-fluid precautions at all times.
• Prevents loss of instruments by thorough search of drapes before they are discarded.

1. Assists in the orderly function of the OR.

• Demonstrates flexibility in a team effort (i.e., takes required supplies from circulator when offered).
• Checks room for and puts away excess supplies and equipment.
• Takes initiative and seeks appropriate opportunities to update and maintain surgical skills (i.e., requests certain cases and attends in-services).
• Assists in checking to-follow cases for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel.
• Actively participates in checking and maintaining assignment by participating as a permanent team member.
• Participates in updating surgeon’s preference list.
• Reports to assigned room on time.
• Understands and follows disaster plan.
• Follows hospital/unit policies, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Willingly assists co-workers to facilitate patient care.
• Attends 65 percent or a minimum of 6 unit staff meetings per year, whichever number is greater. Seeks excused absences by OR director or specialty supervisor when needed.  Reviews and signs minutes.
• Attends or participates in JCAHO and other mandatory in-services.

1. Initiates appropriate intraoperative behaviors unique to first assistant, if trained to do so.

• Provides hemostasis to reduce potential for post-operative infection and potential for fluid volume deficit by clamping and/or ligating vessels, using electrosurgical cautery, applying direct pressure, applying chemical agents that promote coagulation, and other means as directed by surgeon.
• Provides exposure of the operative site through the appropriate use of retractors and other instruments and through suctioning and sponging.
• Uses surgical instrumentation skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon.
• Handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply.
• Sutures skillfully all varieties of tissue with the appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques.

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Performs duties in capacity of “scrub” technologist as prescribed by hospital policies and procedures.

• Sets room for a routine, uncomplicated procedure with supplies and equipment in 5-15 minutes.
• Sets room for complicated or multi-procedure case requiring many special supplies in 30 minutes.
• Assists circulator in checking equipment.
• Assists circulator in obtaining supplies prior to bringing patient to room.
• Has basic knowledge of instrumentation and its appropriate use.
• Checks instrumentation regarding cleanliness, function, correct number of pieces, and completeness of tray.
• Allows adequate time for preparation of supplies and counting (i.e., routine case 15 minutes, complicated case 30-40 minutes).
• Has basic knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Organizes and maintains a neat, clean mayo, instrument, and back tables.
• Attempts reasonable anticipation of sequence of instrumentation.
• Properly identifies medication.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube station. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or delivers directly to appropriate licensed staff.
• Keeps track of sponges, needles, and instruments during procedure at all times.
• Relays accurate identification of specimens and cultures.
• Organizes and assists in end-of-case clean up.
• Separates sharp and delicate instruments during clean up.
• Assists in pulling cases.

1. Assists in maintenance of safe environment for patients and staff.

• Has knowledge and applies principles of good aseptic practice (i.e., appropriate scrub length, OR attire, proper gowning, gloving, and draping methods).
• Checks sterile supplies for proper packaging and dating.
• Actively assists in recognizing and reporting breaks in sterile technique.
• Requests assistance of Sterile Processing personnel in preparation of instruments for immediate reuse.
• Follows protocol for universal blood- and body-fluid precautions at all times.
• Prevents loss of instruments by thorough search of drapes before they are discarded.

1. Assists in the orderly function of the OR.

• Demonstrates flexibility in a team effort (i.e., takes required supplies from circulator when offered).
• Checks room for and puts away excess supplies and equipment.
• Takes initiative and seeks appropriate opportunities to update and maintain surgical skills (i.e., requests certain cases and attends in-services).
• Assists in checking to-follow cases for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel.
• Actively participates in checking and maintaining assignment by participating as a permanent team member.
• Participates in updating surgeon’s preference list.
• Reports to assigned room on time.
• Understands and follows disaster plan.
• Follows hospital/unit policies, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Willingly assists co-workers to facilitate patient care.
• Attends 65 percent or a minimum of 6 unit staff meetings per year, whichever number is greater. Seeks excused absences by OR director or specialty supervisor when needed.  Reviews and signs minutes.
• Attends or participates in JCAHO and other mandatory in-services.

1. Initiates appropriate intraoperative behaviors unique to first assistant, if trained to do so.

• Provides hemostasis to reduce potential for post-operative infection and potential for fluid volume deficit by clamping and/or ligating vessels, using electrosurgical cautery, applying direct pressure, applying chemical agents that promote coagulation, and other means as directed by surgeon.
• Provides exposure of the operative site through the appropriate use of retractors and other instruments and through suctioning and sponging.
• Uses surgical instrumentation skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon.
• Handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply.
• Sutures skillfully all varieties of tissue with the appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques.

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Nursing Care

• Data Collection:
• Observes, records and reports objective and subjective patient data.
• Demonstrates ability to detect signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status.
• Informs RN of abnormal or changing data and of patient/family responses to interventions. 

• Planning:
• Provides information to assist the RN in developing the nursing plan of care.

• Intervention:
• Completely performs tasks/procedures as appropriately delegated (see Table 1).
• Uses equipment safely.
• Takes appropriate action in life-threatening situations/emergencies.
• Accurately administers medications by appropriately delegated routes.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control safety measures.
• Acts to prevent harm or injury to patient, self and others.
• Documents and communicates to RN nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Seeks supervision prior to initiating new or unfamiliar nursing activities and/or with a change in patient condition.

• Evaluation:
• Observes, records and reports patient responses to nursing interventions and other relevant data to the RN.
• Assists the RN to evaluate and modify the plan of care. 

• Patient/Family Education:
• Assists the RN to identify, implement and evaluate age appropriate teaching interventions.
• Reinforces teaching initiated by other members of the healthcare team. 

• Communication:
• Informs RN of abnormal and/or changing data and patient/family response to interventions.
• Develops and maintains interviewing skills required for data collection. 

2. Quality and Safety

• Communicates and documents potential risk issues to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Complies with all safety policies.

 3. Accountability

• Advocates for patients and families.
• Appropriately follows the chain of command. .
• Participates in community organizations
• Identifies annual goals for own professional development.
• Provides constructive feedback to strengthen the Division of Nursing and the colleague’s department/unit.

4. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. Accountable for timely, effective resolution of operational issues/problems/critical incidents that impact patient care/nursing/ processes in areas of responsibility.
2. Develops and oversees implementation of operational changes with potential to involve multiple patient care-related departments/units.
3. Provides oversight for the coordination, standardization, and improvement of patient care in areas of responsibility, including staffing, scheduling, and optimal resource management.
4. Collaborates with other leaders to identify and implement changes in daily work processes to facilitate optimal clinical, financial and culture of safety outcomes.
5. Monitors the monthly operating statement and budget variances on assigned units/departments and directs Nurse Managers in addressing and correcting variances.Assists with the development of annual capital and operational budgets for the Perioperative Services Division.
6. Participates in patient care product acquisition decisions; including the RTE process.
7. Accountable for the research, development, and implementation of special projects/new services that impact areas of responsibility.
8. Provides input on facility renovation/construction projects involving assigned patient care units to ensure integration of clinical needs.
9. Provides administrative direction to assigned Nurse Managers in monitoring and developing action plans to address patient, employee and physician satisfaction issues.
10. Maintains current knowledge and compliance with all regulatory standards and assumes leadership role in preparation for accreditation and licensing surveys/reviews.
11. Facilitates inter- and intra-departmental cooperation & collaboration to ensure compliance with required processes to maximize patient flow & throughput.
12. Serves on key housewide committees/task forces/work groups as Perioperative Services Division representative.
13. Works with the Human Resources Department in the planning, implementation & evaluation of patient care workforce needs including recruitment, retention, and professional development of current and future staff.
14. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Manages daily operation, update and improvement of Treasury Management System and related modules used for cash planning, cash forecasting, debt, cash accounting, bank fee analysis, investments and other related Treasury activities.

1. Monitors daily cash balances and prepare daily reports on cash activity and liquidity.

1. Transfers funds between accounts, as needed, and serve as resource for optimizing payment execution.

1. Monitors, analyzes, and develops recommendations related to account fees, investment returns, late fees, cash management.

1. Develops and maintains financial analysis and forecasts of corporate cash activity and liquidity.

1. Prepares all journal entries and variance analysis related to investments and debt.

1. Facilitates all requirements within the month-end close processes and meetings.

1. Prepares work papers as required for the year-end audit.

1. Maintains current Treasury contacts with service providers.

1. Documents and updates current processes and procedures; identifies and implements potential improvements.

1. Maintains current knowledge of relevant administrative policies, department policies, government regulations, accounting standards, and other guidelines.

1. Promotes guest relations and open communications and supports the System’s Statement of Values by setting an example and treating everyone fairly and with courtesy and respect.

1. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee data and patient clinical and financial information.

1. Ensures departmental compliance with the Code of Conduct and corporate compliance plan.

1. Acts as liaison between Finance and other departments as requested.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.