OR Service Coordinator (ENT/Plastics/Urology

Summary

Job Description:

• OR Service Coordinator (ENT/Plastics/Urology)
• Full Time I First Shift
• Surgical Services I Lexington, KY

Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.

Description:

ENT/Plastics/Urology Service Line Coordinator.

Provides supervision of workflow and staff for service lines within the Department of Surgical Services.

Assures the provision of patient care by addressing performance, patient, family, and physician issues/concerns as appropriate. Ensures on-going compliance with JCAHO/CMS accreditation and State Licensure requirements.

Shares knowledge of functions and standards to assist others in planning improvements; communicates information; designs materials and education programs; teaches; encourages recognition of achievement.

Acts as a clinical resource and mentor/preceptor to staff working within the service line. Coordinates equipment needed for each service through interface with vendors and directors.

Operates service line within budgetary goals as defined by department executive.

Ensures that equipment and supply needs for clinical staff is met on a daily basis.

Monitors daily surgery schedule and coordinates with manager to assign equipment and staff to provide for the provision of patient care.

Updates preference cards within two weeks based on physician needs or changes in surgical technique or supplies.

Facilitates turnover of room between cases.

Coordinates with Operations Clinical Coordinator or Charge Nurse to ensure coverage for staff during breaks and lunches.

Ensure room cleaning per guidelines.

Completes annual competency assessments of staff assigned to service line.

Recommends educational, coaching, or disciplinary actions based on identified technical or behavioral issues or concerns.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5 years of experience.
• RN or Certified Surgical Technician (If not CST certified must obtain within 2 years from hire date) or 15 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.