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Overview

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Summary:

Reports to the Manager OR Support Services. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Operating Room Assistants and Housekeeping Aides in perioperative services. Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining pre-established par levels in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and for anesthesia. Performs functions for the general purpose of providing a clean and efficient Perioperative environment for patients surgeons anesthesia personnel employees and visitors.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA. Work Type:
Full Time. Shift: Shift
1. Union:
Non-Union.

• Assist with training and orientation of new employees and provide day-to-day functional guidelines.
• Recommend disciplinary action to the Manager. Coordinate hiring and dismissal of employees with designated HR partner and Manager.
• Fill in for the Perioperative Support Services Manager on days off, weekends, vacation, or sickness; oversee the complete operation of the designated area.
• Prepare daily assignment schedules; complete employee performance evaluations; maintain attendance reports and daily control sheets; develop a 4-week rolling schedule for Perioperative staff.
• Oversee ordering of Anesthesia supplies for 36 operating rooms in assigned areas; order or obtain additional supplies as needed.
• Perform quality control inspections; check the quality of linen and ensure all employees perform duties safely and promptly.
• Provide current and best-practice training and education for all orientees; consistently provide feedback during orientation for OR Assistants and Housekeeping Aides; maintain orientation logs and document regularly during training; escalate issues to Manager when necessary.
• Supervise sterility of 36 operating rooms; ensure proper aseptic techniques for cleaning and maintenance; perform duties safely and professionally in line with department policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, peers, and administration to continually update support system standards.

• Basic knowledge: High School graduate or equivalent; ability to perform basic numerical calculations and productivity analysis.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills to interact with departments, discuss needs, resolve problems, and coordinate/direct activities of a small service personnel team.
• Knowledge of department functions to assess user needs, determine priorities, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend policy changes.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software.
• Competent in AORN standards relevant to maintenance and cleaning in the Perioperative environment.
• Experience: One to two years of on-the-job experience in department policies, procedures, and materials handling.
• Work Environment and
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Continuous walking, standing, and bending; frequent heavy lifting; exposure to varying temperatures, lint, and odors; ability to safely operate power equipment used to maintain the Perioperative environment.
• Independent Action: Performs independently within department policies and practices; refers complex problems to the OR Support Services Manager for clarification.
• Supervisory Responsibility: Day-to-day oversight of employees as a shift lead.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement:
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.