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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
The incumbent in this position coordinates communications and functions of the individual surgical suite control desk (Inpatient OR, SDS, Endourology) to ensure a smooth running, efficient surgical schedule. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Informs Charge Nurse of changes in daily elective schedule and of add on (urgent, emergent) cases; keeps Master OR Schedules and computerized scheduling system up to date regarding changes and pertinent information.
  • Verifies and communicates any changes in surgical times, procedures and status of patient with OR Nursing personnel, Nursing Units, attending physicians, residents, Anesthesia, Admissions and OR ancillary staff.
  • Initiates calls for assistance during emergencies in the operating suite (codes, Anesthesia, disaster plans, etc.) and immediately reports technical problems effecting equipment, alarm systems, etc. to appropriate persons and/or department.
  • Informs Nursing Units to premedicate surgical patients as appropriate and sends for patients going directly into Operating Room, Inpatient Holding, Endourology, SDS exam rooms and/or Pediatric Discharge Lounge.
  • Maintains and operates the intercom and the automated systems used to retrieve reports, room assignments and order entry for lab requests; operates pneumatic tube system to send and retrieve items from main lab, General OR and as appropriate in SDS and Endourology; maintains adequate supply of record packs and requisitions and prepares OR record requests specific to the patient and procedure.
  • Verifies status of blood availability with the blood bank as appropriate and communicates need for blood and blood components as requested.
  • Verifies receipt of x rays for patients on the operative schedule; requests additional x rays or X ray Technologist as needed.
  • Initiates requests to Anesthesia and OR Ancillary personnel to clean rooms after each procedure.
  • Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
  • Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED required or
    • the equivalent (GED). required

    Experience

    • 1-2 years 2 years hospital work experience as a medical secretary or a unit secretary, including one year operations control clerk experience. required
    • 1-2 years O.R. certified tech experience and experience in an acute care facility preferred

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Medical/surgical terminology required.
    • Experience working with multiple telephone lines highly desirable; effective oral and written communication skills.
    • Office skills, which include knowledge and operational use of, automated systems, and pneumatic tube system.
    • Ability to maintain emotional controls and functions in a very high activity area and under stress during emergent and non-emergent situations.


    This position has a hiring range of $18.33 - $29.96

     


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