Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

Leads the ORA Team by making appropriate assignments. Makes rounds to help with assigned duties, leads by example, and holds the team accountable.
Provides education for the group as needed such as positioning, transporting, cleaning rooms/equipment, and keeping the area stocked with supplies.
Works to support the Pit Crew by making appropriate assignments, training for efficiency in room turn over and set up.
Communicating with the OR staff to assure continuity of service. Leading change as the OR develops new processes for growth and improvements.
Reports directly to the ANM assigned

Essential Job Functions:
Leads by example.
Demonstrates a good work ethic and follows policies and procedures. Listens to the team and acts as a liaison for the team and OR Management.

Provides Education:
Educates the team on new processes and equipment.
Conducts morning huddles with the group to share any information from the afternoon huddles or service line meetings. Has responsibility for the orientation of new ORAs to the Operating Room.
Involvement in the selection of new team members. Interviews with OR leadership all the new candidates for the PRA position.
Performs coaching and/or evaluations for ORAs with the assistance of the OR ANM.

Minimum Requirements

• High School or equivalent is required.
• BLS Certification is required.
• 1 year of Operating Room experience is required.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.