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Must have experience in Surgery as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA), Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA), or Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)**

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Robotic Program Supervisor is responsible for collaborating with the surgeons and the operative team to meet the needs of robotic surgical patients. Collaboration with the scheduling department, surgeons, and robotic representatives to maximize utilization is imperative. This role will be an essential piece to education within our community regarding robotic services and is responsible for maintaining inventory, supplies, instruments, logs, and data associated with robotic procedures. Works in surgery, other patient care areas, and office setting as needed to complete tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises and trains team in Robotics program and is a subject matter expert in robotic procedures, and is responsible for training and continuing education of team members; will work with the Perioperative Educator to establish an orientation program and to maintain yearly staff educational competency.

• Demonstrates leadership and team building skills, have the ability to recruit, develop and retain staff for the robotic team.

• Works with scheduling, surgeons, to maximize use of the Robot time.

• Understands capability and limitations of daily utilization of robot based on available inventory, staffing, anesthesia, and sterile processing.

• Prepares, updates, and maintains accurate preference cards for surgeons and staff members.

• Uses critical thinking skills to troubleshoot all aspects of the robotic system.

• Manages and coordinates routine preventative maintenance on the robotic system.

• Functions clinically by assisting staff members set up, operate and care for robotic surgeries.

• Functions as circulator, scrub, and first assist (if applicable) for robotic procedures when required.

• Supervises the preparation and positioning of surgical patients to ensure their safety during procedures.

• Effectively serves as a resource person to ensure a safe, efficient environment for staff, patients, and physicians. Acts as a liaison to enhance quality, throughput and physician engagement. Supports surgeons and staff members in accordance with hospital guidelines to obtain training, credentialing, and to complete yearly competency.

• Creates and monitors robotic business metrics including turnover times, intraoperative costs, ancillary costs, along with other pertinent data collection and management. Actively taking steps to improve overall efficiency.

• Provides education and demonstrations to surgeons and within the community when applicable.

• Assists in development of clinical pathways for robotic patients to encompass all pre-, intra-, and post-operative sites and staffing.

• Maintains and updates OR Policies related to robotic surgery.

• Participates in continuing education programs to expand knowledge of robotic surgery, policies, procedures, best practice standards, and advancements.

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.

Licensing/Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) (required)

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA), Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA), Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) (required)

Education

Associate's Degree in a Healthcare related field (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in a Healthcare related field (preferred)

Work Experience

5 years of experience in interoperative robotic procedures(required)

1 year of leadership experience (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Skills

Monitor patient conditions during treatment

Administer non-intravenous medications

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

Record patient medical histories

Budgeting & Financial Acumen

Evaluate employee performance

Analyzing data or information

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Acceptance of authority

Critical thinking

Communication with family members

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

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