Operating Room Procedural Service Line Coordinator - Surgical Technologist

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Will coordinate the services and program, participate in growth by improving efficiencies, standards, and performance of the service line. This position is responsible for assisting with planning, implementing, and coordinating services and activities associated with the service line. The service line coordinator acts as a clinical liaison and assists with overseeing the technical and clinical aspects of the specified service line. The service line coordinator will participate in training and mentoring of new staff members, enhancing staff skills and knowledgebase. Assists in identifying staff education needs based on clinical situations and recommends appropriate in-service. The service line coordinator will work with surgeons, nurses, first assistants and scrub techs to streamline and standardize the service line to improve efficiency and quality of care. The service line coordinator will be required to maintain surgical tech skills and assist with surgical procedures on a routine basis, assist with troubleshooting, movement, setup and breakdown. Ensure supplies to support the program are available and in good working order. Assist with maintaining inventory/par levels and assist in keeping preference cards up-to-date. Possess the ability to communicate effectively, be self-directed and comfortable with managing multiple responsibilities of the program, including clinical, administrative, educational, and promotional components. Ability to complete other duties as necessary to support the operating room, including, but not limited to, scrubbing and other support for other service lines as needed. On-call may be required; variable per operating unit and staffing.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program OR equivalent experience.
• Must be able to function as a clinical expert in the specified service line.
• 2 years' surgical tech experience.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years' experience within specific service line preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the services and program, participate in growth by improving efficiencies, standards, and performance of the service line.
• Assist with planning, implementing, and coordinating services and activities associated with the service line.
• Act as a clinical liaison and assist with overseeing the technical and clinical aspects of the specified service line.
• Participate in training and mentoring of new staff members, enhancing staff skills and knowledgebase.
• Identify staff education needs based on clinical situations and recommend appropriate in-service.
• Work with surgeons, nurses, first assistants and scrub techs to streamline and standardize the service line to improve efficiency and quality of care.
• Maintain surgical tech skills and assist with surgical procedures on a routine basis.
• Assist with troubleshooting, movement, setup and breakdown.
• Ensure supplies to support the program are available and in good working order.
• Assist with maintaining inventory/par levels and assist in keeping preference cards up-to-date.
• Communicate effectively, be self-directed and comfortable with managing multiple responsibilities of the program, including clinical, administrative, educational, and promotional components.
• Complete other duties as necessary to support the operating room, including, but not limited to, scrubbing and other support for other service lines as needed.
• On-call may be required; variable per operating unit and staffing.

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees