Urology

BHS•Lexington, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The OR Service Coordinator oversees workflow and staff for the ENT, Plastics, and Urology service lines within the Department of Surgical Services at Baptist Health Lexington. The coordinator supports patient care, staff development, compliance, and the day-to-day operational needs of the service lines. The Surgical Services Department includes Pre-Op, 20 operating rooms, a postoperative care unit, Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing. The coordinator addresses performance and patient, family, and physician concerns; helps ensure compliance with accreditation and licensure requirements; mentors and educates staff; coordinates equipment and supplies; and operates the service line within departmental budget goals. The position also coordinates daily staffing and equipment needs, maintains preference cards, supports room turnover and cleaning, and completes annual staff competency assessments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience.
RN or Certified Surgical Technician; if not CST certified, certification must be obtained within two years of hire; alternatively, 15 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

Supervise workflow and staff for assigned service lines within Surgical Services.
Address performance issues and patient, family, and physician concerns as appropriate to support patient care.
Ensure ongoing compliance with JCAHO/CMS accreditation and State Licensure requirements.
Share knowledge of functions and standards, communicate information, design educational materials and programs, teach, and encourage recognition of achievement.
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor/preceptor to staff working within the service line.
Coordinate service-line equipment needs through communication with vendors and directors.
Operate the service line within budgetary goals defined by the department executive.
Ensure clinical staff have the equipment and supplies they need each day.
Monitor the daily surgery schedule and coordinate with the manager to assign equipment and staff for patient care.
Update preference cards within two weeks when physician needs, surgical techniques, or supplies change.
Facilitate operating-room turnover between cases.
Coordinate with the Operations Clinical Coordinator or Charge Nurse to provide staff coverage during breaks and lunches.
Ensure rooms are cleaned according to guidelines.
Complete annual competency assessments for staff assigned to the service line.
Recommend educational, coaching, or disciplinary actions based on identified technical or behavioral issues or concerns.