PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide clear, accurate and timely communication with the patient, families, staff, leadership and physicians. To provide clerical work for the CVOR. To provide a safe, secure, clean environment in the CVOR. To provide the availability of supplies for the CVOR.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:  Utilizes tools and tones to accomplish the following 

Answers the phone identifying the department, themselves and “how may I help you” in a calm friendly voice. Calls reps as needed Accurately schedules surgical cases Assigns case carts for the daily schedule Runs daily reports i.e. schedule, times, and reports as needed Assembles paperwork for each patient Accurately communicates with patients, families, staff, leadership, other departments and physicians. Calls arrival times to patients if Cardiac Same Day is unable to reach them. Calls in OH team for emergencies if during working hours Prepares OR for emergencies as able Prepares OR/anesthesia equipment for daily schedule Assists in patient transport Assists in transfer of patients in the OR as needed Maintains par levels for anesthesia supplies Stocks nursing supplies as needed Accurately orders supplies as needed Maintains anesthesia/OR equipment Attends codes in CVSICU and step down in order to anticipate surgical/anesthesia needs Cleans anesthesia area/ after surgical procedure Maintains security of the OR and anesthesia areas  

Job Requirements

 

High School Education Computer skills and the ability to run reports preferred.   Knowledge of Material Management/Cleaning and Disinfection Principles preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Varied shifts starting at 5:30, 6:00, 7:00, 11:00 AM and 2 PM. M-F or hours as required by the job. On call rotating weekends and off shifts. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours  High stress area

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

PURPOSE:  To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.

O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or   0- 32   repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.             

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

 

C             Standing

C             Walking

F              Lifting (70 pounds)

O             Carrying (70 pounds)

F              Pushing (70 pounds)

N             Climbing with (70 pounds)

F              Stooping/Bending

O           Twisting/Turning

F              Kneeling/Squatting

O             Crawling

F              Reaching Up/Reaching Forward

 

Additional information concerning physical requirements for the position:

Performing patient care responsibilities as required

 

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY

Category III