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Pay range: $26.80 – $40.19 depending on experience. Eligible for full benefits.
Job Description
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Supervisor – Operating Room Assistants
REPORTS TO POSITION: Manager – Main Operating Room Bend
DEPARTMENT: Operating Room – Bend
DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 2024
OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The St. Charles Health System’s Operating Room departments provide specialized care to patients throughout their perioperative experience.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Supervisor – Operating Room Assistants is responsible for supervision of the Operating Room Assistants for the Bend hospital. The Supervisor ensures staff are providing excellent customer service and the quality of Operating Room cleanliness and preparation meets or exceeds the expectation of the organization. This position directly supervises the Operating Room Assistant caregivers and any other assigned caregivers, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and or Assistant Nurse Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Monitors staff throughout shift to ensure adherence to guidelines and job standards established by the department manager and hospital are followed to ensure Operating Room cleanliness and sanitary guidelines are adhered to. Responsible for quality of service provided by the department. Inspects areas for cleanliness including room set up and necessary equipment is present.
Foster a culture of safety through daily rounding and communication with caregiver and leadership to ensure quick follow-up to caregiver concerns. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the abiltiy to manage conflict.
Prepares, updates and manages scheduling of staff.
Develops a strong team of talented Operating Room Assistants. Trains and mentors new hires to quickly acclimate the new hire to the expectations of the job. Assists in ongoing training of staff by utlizing continual coaching, providing feedback and leadership.
Orders supplies for department and notifies management in a timely manner of needed supplies.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the cleaning processes, regulatory requirements, codes and disaster response process, and infection control policies, as it applies to the department.
Inspects areas during shift for cleanliness and directs staff to make proper corrections in order to ensure sanitation for assigned areas. Follows guidelines and job standards established by the department manager and hospital to ensure facility cleanliness and sanitary guidelines are adhered to.
Performs cleaning tasks as needed in accordance with department standards if cleaning staff are not readily available.
Directs and participates in Quality Improvement activities as required to improve the environment for St. Charles Health System patients, staff and visitors.
Reports needed repairs and/or services to hospital facilities per St. Charles Health System guidelines.
Responsible for budget development, regular monitoring, accountability and meeting all operational targets for all areas within span of control.
Hires, directs, coaches, and monitors the performance of all direct reports, to develop and maintain a high-performance team that meets organizational and department goals.
Monitors and ensures all direct reports are current with compliance and safety requirements. Implements and manages all organizational safety directives and goals.
Provides and oversees team’s delivery of customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
Collaborates with teams to review processes and identify/implement opportunities for improvements, applying Lean concepts and tools.
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports the Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or GED.
Preferred: N/A
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: Surgical Cleaning Technician Certification within one (1) year of hire.
Preferred: N/A
EXPERIENCE
Required: One (1) year of relevant experience.
Ability to comply with on-the-job training that facilitates hospital environmental processes.
Preferred: Previous supervisory experience.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Knowledge of cleaning supplies and processes.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment and use approved cleaning solutions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-25 pounds.
Occasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, keyboard operation for receiving caregivers, operation of a motor vehicle, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Rarely (10%): Keyboard operation.
Never (0%): Whispered speech level.
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Occasionally (25%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
Risk for Exposure to BBP
Schedule Weekly Hours:
40
Caregiver Type:
Regular
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Is Exempt Position?
Yes
Job Family:
SUPERVISOR
Scheduled Days of the Week:
Variable
Shift Start & End Time:
