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As the OR director's job expands, can one person still manage it all?

Director of surgical services Responsibilities include supervision, organization, hiring, counseling, and evaluation of subordinates; 24/7 responsibility for OR, PACU, ambulatory care unit, endoscopy, and central sterilization. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and teaching in-service programs; overseeing medical equipment maintenance and repair; and close contact with the VP/chief nurse executive. Other responsibilities…

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By: Pat Patterson
October 1, 2007
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Experienced group of OR managers, directors moves toward retirement

Respondents to hospital survey Region Response Northeast 17% Midwest 33% South 31% West 19% OR managers and staff are moving toward retirement right along with their veteran staff. Within about 12 years, nearly 70% of OR managers and directors expect to no longer be in the workforce. They will take…

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By: OR Manager
October 1, 2007
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