POSITION TITLE: Surgical Services – Supply Specialist
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Surgical Services
DATE: June 30, 2014
JOB SUMMARY: A supply specialist is a surgical technologist who assists the surgical
team. The primary job responsibility is to maintain supplies on hand for upcoming
surgical procedures. The supply specialist is also responsible for reconciling patient
charges. Secondary responsibilities align with surgical technologist duties. The surgical
technologist must be able to anticipate the surgeon’s needs during an operation. The
technologist must maintain strict sterile technique and follow current guidelines. The
surgical technologist works under the supervision of the circulating RN in the operating
room and/or charge nurse of the Unit. The surgical technologist must be a patient
advocate.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area.
Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes
cause discomfort.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program highly preferred
Knowledgeable of various surgical procedures
Knowledge of surgical supplies
Knowledge of the current electronic medical record for billing and ordering purposes
recommended
Current BLS or within 6 months of hire
RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Director of Surgical Services. Also reports clinically
to the unit charge nurse.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequency Scale: 1 = Rarely/Never; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Frequently and 4 = Consistently
Activity
Climbing
Hand-Eye
Coordination
Kneeling
1
2
3
4
Activity
1
2
3 4
Talking
x
x
1
2 3 4
Lifting
- Normal
Conversations
- Loud
Commands or
Public
Speaking
x
Activity
x
x
- Over 50#
x
- Over 25#
x
- Under 25#
Pulling
x
Hearing
Pushing
x
- Normal
Conversations
x
Memory
Reaching
x
- Other
Sounds or
Auditory
Alarms
x
- Short term
x
- Long Term
x
Standing
x
Vision
Sitting
x
- Acuity, Near
x
Stooping
x
- Acuity, Far
x
- Color Vision
x
Walking
x
Range of
Motion
Use of
Hands
x
Analytical
Thinking
Attention to
Detail
Concentration
x
Decision
Making
x
x
x
- Arms
x
- General
Manual
Dexterity
x
Reading
x
- Shoulders
x
- Keyboard
Skills or
Typing
x
Writing
x
AGE CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate
care to the following patient population:
_____Neonatal (1-30 days)
__X__Infants (30 days-1 year)
__X__Children (1-12 years)
__X__Adolescent (13-18 years)
__X__Adult (19-70 years)
__X__Geriatric (70+ yrs)
_____No patient contact
CORE DEPARTMENTAL COMPETENCIES-
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Demonstrate the ability to assist the physicians with procedures in the operating
room and endoscopy suite
They will provide correct instrumentation and supplies during the procedure
They will utilize aseptic technique and ensure a safe environment for the patient
Follows hospital policies and procedures
Utilize time management skills to facilitate the schedule
Routinely attends departmental meetings and hospital forums
Routinely participates in department projects to continuously improve the
department and/or organization
Assists co-workers as needed/requested
Completion of mandatory department and hospital education
Thorough review of patient charges
Accurate stock quantities on hand
This is not necessarily an inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks,
requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is
intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves
the right to modify essential functions of the job or to require that other or
different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies,
changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technical developments).
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