Specialty Coordinator II - Operating Room, Full-time, Days, Gulf Breeze Hospital
About The Position
The Specialty Coordinator II performs technical skills and assists surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. The position may perform similar duties in other hospital areas as assigned and works under the supervision of a registered nurse to deliver safe, effective intraoperative patient care. The coordinator interacts with patients and healthcare team members while maintaining surgical department standards, participates in procedures involving patients from pediatric through geriatric age groups, and may assist with circulating duties under the direct supervision of a qualified registered nurse. In addition to the primary role, the coordinator supports designated surgical specialties by maintaining supplies and inventory, updating surgeons’ preference cards, notifying vendors of cases, and ensuring supplies, implants, and equipment are available for scheduled procedures. The coordinator serves as a resource for the department, monitors scheduled cases to confirm representatives are notified and the correct preference card and supplies are arranged, and trains or in-services team members when opportunities arise.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One of the following required: practical nursing technical diploma/certificate, military-trained corpsman certificate of completion, hospital on-the-job training program certificate of completion, or surgical technology technical diploma/certificate.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- If an LPN, a Florida or eligible compact-state LPN license upon hire.
- Strong character and an unyielding sense of integrity, including a surgical conscience.
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to stand for long periods and strength to hold extremities and/or instrument retractors for long periods.
- Ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Good memory and ability to anticipate surgeon and patient needs well in advance.
- Ability to return to the hospital or facility within 30 minutes of a callback.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintain current knowledge and certification and pursue professional growth and development.
- Maintain department supplies and inventory.
- Perform responsibilities defined in the scope of service to address the unique needs of the client.
- Perform Specialty Coordinator responsibilities in the operating room as defined in the scope of service.
- Assist with other duties as assigned to support department and organizational operations.
- Maintain supplies, inventory, implants, and equipment for assigned surgical specialties.
- Update surgeons’ preference cards and inform vendors about cases.
- Monitor scheduled cases to ensure representatives are notified, the correct preference card is used, and needed items are obtained before the day of surgery.
- Serve as a resource for the department on assigned surgical specialties and train or in-service team members as appropriate.
- Remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
