Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.
Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the daily management of the OR schedule and daily staffing requirements. Coordinates interdepartmental communication with all involved in the care delivered to our patients.
Major Position Responsibilities:
The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
- Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements.
- Assists the OR and PACU Managers with the daily surgery schedule, including room assignments for cases, staffing assignments and equipment coordination.
- Communicates with staff concerning changes in their assignments.
- Assures there is sufficient staff to accommodate lunches and breaks without delaying schedule. Verifies that lunch times are assigned and time lengths are adhered to.
- Serves as a resource person to staff. Has adequate knowledge of procedures, equipment and supplies utilized in the OR.
- Makes staff assignments with consideration to staff competency.
- Oversees Perioperative Aides.
- Assists staff with updating surgeon preference cards.
- Confers with Sterile Processing/Materials Management to ensure all cases are pulled and instruments are available.
- Oversees the management of the surgery department tissue tracking system, including, but not limited to:
- Monitors for thorough documentation, reconciles system transactions and interfaces with the Laboratory department in ordering and licensing issues.
- Assists in coordinating with surgeons for appropriate human tissue storage facilities and record keeping.
- Works with the Anesthesia Department
- Ensure appropriate staffing is available.
- Communicates schedule changes throughout the day with individual providers.
- Updates charge anesthesiologist as changes occur.
- Supervises Anesthesia Technicians.
- Works closely with the scheduling department to coordinate the surgery schedule for Pre-Op, OR and PACU.
- Rounds made hourly, and as needed, including going throughout the OR to see that duties and assignments are completed by staff in a timely and efficient manner.
- Gives a complete and accurate report to oncoming supervisor/designee. Ensures that all add-on cases are on the board, communicates to the OR staff and all involved departments.
- Serves as the central contact person for surgeons, anesthesia and associates.
- Promotes efficiencies in the daily schedule throughput.
- Fosters a positive working environment by enhancing relationship with physicians, leading by example.
- Conducts daily communication with service line specialty coordinators.
- Communicates with Clinical Educator/Managers for orientation and training of all staff.
- Collaborates with Director and Managers to identify and solve concerns and issues.
- Quality Measures – Ensures completion of monthly audits, outdates & task lists.
- Approves Kronos time and schedules for assigned employees. Conducts and administers performance evaluations for assigned employees.
- Exercise supervisory responsibilities over assigned employees and provides timely intervention, including disciplining of employees as may be consistent with hospital policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years Acute Care Operating Room experience, required.
- Minimum one (1) year Acute Care Operating Room lead, charge or supervisory experience, required.
- Knowledge of Employee Health Record (EHR), required.
- Knowledge of Cerner hospital software, preferred.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, required.
- BSN, preferred.
Licenses:
- Current California RN Licensure, required.
Certifications:
- Current BLS required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
- Current ACLS, required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.
*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.
TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
