Operating Room Manager

Job Purpose: Responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of personnel, materials and sterile processing within the operating room.

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Ensure adherence to procedures and schedules.

· Supervise the procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies

· Support quality control and performance improvement plans within the department.

· Supervise day to day functions of the operating rooms, operating room schedules and sterile processing

· Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Must be understanding, caring, and patient at all times

· Ability to multitask

· Must be flexible in carrying out his/her duties.

· Knowledge of methods and equipment used in the operating rooms

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

· 5 years Operating Room Experience minimum

· 1 year previous progressive leadership experience

Education

· Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Required Certifications/Licenses

· Active RN License for State of Texas

· ACLS/BLS

SUPERVISION: Reports to the Chief Nursing Officer

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions: Ambulatory Surgery Center

Physical Conditions:

· Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00 M-F

· Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time

· Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch