Program Specialist (Operating Room)

Program Specialist (Operating Room)PD00520AHelpMaintains and improves systems of delivering health care by developing better programs and policies, improving utilization of resources, designing and overseeing needed changes, and being a catalyst for positive change and continuous improvement for operating room functions.Responsible for translating and accurately interpreting the policies, theories, and strategies into action within the complex interrelationships that exist in Surgical Service operations.Maintains relationships with peers and counterparts at other medical centers to support cooperation, resource sharing, and resolution of operational problems; develops and presents recommended solutions to management.Responsible on a day-to-day basis for coordinating and facilitating the function of all services, clinical and administrative, which interface with Operating Room functionality.Evaluates operating room issues, develops recommendations based on applicable policies and accreditation requirements, and tracks approved actions through completion.Identify and analyze problems in workflow, work distribution, staffing, performance/proficiency, and organizational structure to improve the efficiency and productivity of the Operating Room.Coordinates with Surgery, Anesthesia, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Prosthetics, and Sterile Processing to ensure required instrumentation and equipment are available, functional, and ready for the daily surgical schedule.Has oversight for analysis, managing, coordinating, controlling, purchasing, monitoring, and accounting for a variety of medical equipment and services to support assigned services in the operating room and associated areas including, but not limited to the pre-operative holding, outpatient surgery, and post-anesthesia unit.Coordinates the purchase and availability of equipment required for operating room procedures in accordance with applicable budgetary and procurement processes.Forecasts, budgets, manages, and controls all equipment and service transactions for assigned areas in the medical center.Serves as the main contact person for all OR equipment related issues for SPS, OR, distribution, purchasing, and warehouse personnel.Coordinates the procurement and management of operating room supplies, equipment, and instrumentation; facilitates coordination among the operating room, Sterile Processing, purchasing, vendors, and surgeons regarding equipment, supplies, and procedural requirements.Within the parameters of the approved project plan, the employee is responsible for planning and organizing all issues/projects related to the OR, estimating costs, coordinating with staff and management, and conducting all phases of any projects or assignments. Informs management of potentially controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impact.Serves as a liaison among physicians, nursing staff, Central Supply, purchasing personnel, vendors, logistics staff, and other support services to coordinate operating room requirements, exchange information, and resolve operational issues.Provides technical guidance to the supply tech and training on supply management duties for the OR. In conjunction with the OR supply tech, coordinates proper inventory of stock within the OR, as well as the turn-in of excess inventory and end of life equipment.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pmThis is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not ApprovedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized