Robotics Coordinator - Main Operating Room (OR)

State of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

40d•$60,257 - $120,513•Onsite

About The Position

The Robotics Coordinator oversees day-to-day clinical aspects of the robotic program in the Main OR. This includes working closely with the Robotics Program Manager, OR Leadership, VETS, and frontline staff. Build strong working relationships with external and internal partners, including: vendors, schedulers, SPD/CS department, SST and staff.

Requirements

Education: BSN from an accredited nursing program or Certified Surgical Assistant Program
Experience: 3-5 years OR and/or Robotic experience
License/Certification: Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Surgical First Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

Oversees Day-to-Day Clinical Activities Supporting Robotic Cases
Motivates and directs nurses, surgical technicians, SSTs, endoscopy technicians and others providing care to Robot patients.
Oversee set up of Robot for surgical procedures.
Liaison to the VETS Team
Supervise the preparation and positioning of patients along with team
Assist with clinical troubleshooting of the Robot Surgical System during robotic procedures.
Assists with making appropriate room assignments appropriate to the case and the skill level of team members.
Leads Clinics Aspects of Building and Maintaining Robotics Programs
Maintain records of procedures, results and assists with procedure data collection and management
Target and support new surgeons interested in robotic surgery
Develop and maintain clinical pathways for individual robotic surgery surgical teams
Assists in clinical areas as necessary, maintaining a high level of visibility and interaction with staff and physicians.
Assist as circulator or scrub nurse at the patient side (If applicable)
Demonstrates Leadership and Excellence in the Delivery of Services.
Promotes excellence in nursing through collaboration with key personnel to determine learning needs of staff.
Supports team members in achieving professional development and opportunities for advancement.
Assures team members education documentation is complete.
Actively identifies, leads, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives
Collaborates with clinical leadership in identifying and correcting factors contributing to problematic outcomes.
Work in conjunction with central scheduling, surgical office schedules on support of robotics scheduling and equipment need.
Flexibility to enhance teamwork and promote a positive image of the Health System is consistently demonstrated.
Ensures safe environment and safe delivery of services
Environmental factors affecting patient/staff safety are assessed on an ongoing basis.
Incidents involving self, patients, staff and/or visitors are communicated to appropriate parties using institution's quality reporting mechanisms.
Knowledge of institution's fire/safety/infection control programs is consistently demonstrated in practice.
Provides support necessary to assure safe transfer, patient assignment and staffing support.
Oversees technical maintenance and training for Robotic equipment according to established professional standards and institutional guidelines/policy/procedure.
Manage routine preventative maintenance on Robot Surgical System
Oversee set up of auxiliary equipment for Robot procedures (ESU/Bipolar, Gyrus ACMI, Endo-Stabilizer, etc.)
In-service and train OR circulating, scrubbing, and support staff on pre-, intra- and post-operative management of the Robot Surgical System
Conduct Robot System Training via the Interactive Training Tool
Demonstrates Effective Resource Stewardship
Identifies creative cost saving initiatives while maintaining or improving quality of service.
Facilitates effective use of time, people, materials and financial resources.