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This positions is represented by a collective bargaining unit.

-Full Time Days

Summary

The Central Core Technician assists the Nursing Staff in the Operating Room with management of sterile instruments and supplies and gathers necessary supplies to perform each procedure.

Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with Bon Secours Mercy Health Partners’ Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Bon Secours Mercy Health Partners which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement and monitor short and long range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan.

Essential Functions

Adheres to the Nursing Division Mission by delivering patient care focused on : a) Patient satisfaction as demonstrated by participation in rounding, discharge phone calls, use of AIDET in communication with patients and families or other similar strategies implemented by Press Ganey Surveys. B) Patient Safety as demonstrated by adherence to the National Patient Safety Goals and other patient safety initiatives. C) Quality Patient care as demonstrated by delivery of evidence based best practices care as measured by Core measures and quality reporting organizations.

Pulls supplies for current days' cases and those for the following day utilizing the printed surgical schedule. Demonstrates knowledge of location of supplies in the core, how to locate extra supplies needed for specific cases; is aware of daily schedule and can prioritize tasks. Demonstrates knowledge of ordering process, anticipates case needs and procures supplies in a timely manner.

Assists in maintaining inventory control by working closely with the Supply Chain Coordinator. Checks

stock inventory levels and restocks as necessary. Acts as liason between Central Supply and the Operating

Room. Maintains a functional knowledge of equipment and instruments and is familiar with their location;

acts as a resource for associates.

Interpersonal skills: Communicates pertinent case information with RN. Demonstrates ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and refers situations beyond job scope to specialty team leader and the OR manager. Exhibits dependability, coordinates and plans responsibilities efficiently, uses tact, sound judgement and professional attitude at all times when relating to patients, families, and coworkers.

Follows BSMH policies and maintains high standards of safe work performance.

Attends and participates in department/unit meetings per unit policy

Actively participates in performance improvement

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Licensing/ Certification -

Licensure/Certification Required:

CPR

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

1 year experience in hospital setting preferred.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com