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General Summary of Position

Responsible for pulling surgical instrumentation and supplies for patient / procedure-specific surgical cases. These functions are performed in accordance all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with operating room staff to ensure that proper supplies for each case are picked and delivered as needed.
• Completes surgical case cart and surgical equipment staging activities.
• Conducts case cart and instrument return and restocking activities.
• Conducts equipment cleaning and return activities.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Maintains adequate knowledge of surgical procedures, supplies, ordering and product placement.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital / facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the MedStar organization.
• Responsible for preparing and delivering complete case carts from preference cards for patient / procedure¬ specific surgical cases, including add on case carts according to departmental standards to the Operating Room.
• Restocks supply carts in designated areas utilizing inventory control methods.
• Serves as a liaison between clinicians and supply chain to ensure coordination of necessary instruments, supplies and equipment between OR and Sterile Processing.
• Tracks and monitors availability of equipment and instruments for procedures in collaboration with the members of the OR Team throughout the day.
• Performs 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 is not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position has a hiring range of $18 - $28.73