Operating Room Lead

ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF WISCONSIN•Village of Pewaukee, WI

About The Position

Summary of Role The OR Lead will provide full-service support to the entire operating room team. This role independently manages the daily operational functions of the operating room, focusing on efficient use of rooms, equipment, and team members to keep cases progressing without delay. Effective communication with perioperative lead is essential.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school for surgical technology or nursing
BLS
1 year of operating room experience at TOSC
Experience mentoring and leading others, including staff selection
Strong technology skills including EMR
Must be able to work with minimal supervision, prioritize work by importance, and work effectively under stress
Must be able to take action or make sound decisions on the spot, sometimes with incomplete information
Able and willing to step in whenever necessary to handle additional duties
Extreme flexibility and the ability to multitask across many different arenas
Ability to anticipate needs, think proactively and systemically, and to prioritize effectively
Able to stay positive and proactive in all situations, with high initiative
Leadership and the ability to get results through others
Ability to solve problems through ambiguous or new situations
Timely decision-making ability and time management ability to meet multiple and changing deadlines
Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build and cultivate relationships
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, listening, presentation)
Strong attention to details and accuracy
Impeccable tact, judgment, and experience vetting/verifying information
Dynamic and motivated; very professional with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; strong technology skills including EMR (EPIC) and Paylocity
Understanding of team-based management
Collaborative with all team members including leaders, to achieve consistent and positive relationships, working as a united front
Knowledge of equipment used to deliver patient care in the OR
Understanding of related procedures including scheduling

Responsibilities

Work as a leader within the facility
Perform ancillary audits, projects, or other duties as designated
Participate in QAPI studies and meetings
Participate in corrective action conversations and communication of steps being taken with the OR Supervisor
Fulfill staffing role as assigned/needed
Project positivity with a “can do” attitude at all times
Approve payroll for assigned teammates
Complete performance reviews timely
Approve vacation time
Develop 6 week schedules timely
Functions as an active problem solver
Manage and facilitate patient and procedure flow through the OR and ensure the provision of high-quality patient care on a day-to-day basis
Monitor daily OR schedule, expediting procedures as necessary, communicating changes and needs to other TOSC departments
Monitor OR & SPD staff throughout the day
Provide constructive feedback to team members, write and share performance improvement plans as necessary, and escalate situations to OR Supervisor as warranted.
Assume responsibility for daily operations of the OR during assigned shift as day lead
Monitor patient flow through the OR and procedure room areas and anticipate staffing needs
Review tentative OR schedule 2-3 days in advance and anticipate changes in staffing needs
Achieve efficiency by adding staff on higher census days and to fill vacancies; decrease staff on lower census days or reassign staff to ensure productivity
Monitor / assist with lunch and break relief
Complete daily staff assignments for the following day and post in OR
Approve staff departures before end of shift after ensuring appropriate tasks are completed, e.g., future cases are pulled
Facilitate/expedite OR schedule to keep cases timely
Ensure SPD has information that is relevant to facilitate the flow of their day.
Monitor changes in OR schedule such as delays and early starts during assigned shift as day lead
Consistently communicates these changes to OR, preop, and post-op team members
Adjust procedures as appropriate
Inform physicians of delays, page late physicians, verify patient arrivals, monitor case start times and physician arrivals
Approve add-on cases
Conduct morning reports
Keep Supervisor informed of system problems or patient related issues
Support administrative decisions in a mature, objective, and open manner
Monitor daily duties list and ensure all are completed prior to end of day
Maintain open, professional, and positive communication
Use multi-disciplinary communication to maintain and improve patient care
Utilize proper chain of command, maintain emotional control and diplomacy
Communicate facts to all stakeholders to avoid misunderstandings and undue stress
Maintain patient, employee, and company confidentiality
Assist with daily OR patient care activities, such as room turnovers and various float duties
Meet all requirements for staff nurse or surgical technologist, as outlined in those job descriptions
Give report to the next day lead at the end of the day to tie up issues and unfinished work
Other duties as assigned; position subject to change at any time