Operating Room Control Desk Manager, Per Diem

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Plans, directs and controls the daily activities involved in the effective and efficient management of the Operating Room (OR) schedule, providing continuous and high quality service for the perioperative patient. Reports to the Director of Peri-Operative Services and works collaboratively with the Anesthesiologist in charge and surgical/anesthesia medical directors.

1. Constructs assignments in conjunction with the OR Service Group Managers based on patient, surgeon, and anesthesiology requirements.

2. Monitors on-time case starts for both elective and assigned urgent/emergent cases.

3. Maintains active communication among surgeons, anesthesiology staff, nursing staff, sterile processing staff, and other ancillary departments, ensuring schedule progression and issue resolution.

4. Works to maintain the daily elective schedule as planned by implementing accurate schedule plans and a pre-established means of addressing urgent and emergent schedule access.

5. Proactively reviews future schedules (next day, three days, and one week in advance) with the scheduler to address the need for scheduling adjustments and coordinates advanced schedule situations with respective OR Service Group Managers and Anesthesiologists.

III. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education:

Required: 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). 2. Massachusetts Registered Nurse License. 3. Certified Nurse in the Operating Room (CNOR) credentialing. 4. Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.

Preferred:

Experience/Skill: Required: 1. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an OR. 2. Has demonstrated leadership potential. 3. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Understands and demonstrates the concepts of conflict resolution. Able to direct others and negotiate for desired results. 4. Strong thorough knowledge of computer systems and software.

Preferred: 1. Membership and participation in professional nursing and community organizations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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