Perioperative Contracted Services Coordinator - FT

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Perioperative Contracted Services Coordinator provides oversight and coordination of contracted sterile processing and equipment/instrument maintenance services. This role ensures effective monitoring of KPIs, supports system wide standardization, and facilitates communication between Surgery Leadership, clinicians, and contracted vendors. The position also analyzes financial, clinical, operational, and statistical data to support performance improvement initiatives and organizational decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and extensive work experience in surgical services as a registered nurse, surgical technologist or Certified Central Sterile Technician.
• Minimum of 3 years Surgery experience
• RN, CST (Certified Surgical Tech), and/or Certified Central Sterile Tech
• Proficient use of Excel, Word and Power Point

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of progressive leadership experience in a complex health system.
• PMP Certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor contracted sterile processing and equipment/instrument maintenance services.
• Oversee KPI performance and ensure compliance with service expectations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Surgery Leadership and contracted vendors.
• Support indirect care of surgical patients by facilitating service reviews between Erlanger surgery departments and contracted sterile processing vendors.
• Present performance findings and service review outcomes to Leadership to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Provide system wide communication, in service consultation and education to ensure high quality service delivery.
• Promote standardization across perioperative services and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners.
• Analyze financial, clinical, operational, and statistical data to support performance improvement (PI) initiatives.
• Develop summary conclusions and recommendations based on multi source data.
• Make financial recommendations that support system goals and cost saving opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, Leadership, and external vendor partners to advance perioperative goals.
• Support organizational initiatives that enhance patient care quality, operational efficiency and financial stewardship.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in alignment with perioperative operations and leadership direction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees