Surg Tech Service Line Coordinator

Emory•Atlanta, GA

13h

About The Position

We're seeking a Surgical Tech Service Line Coordinator who 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. 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. Will work with surgeons, nurses, first assistants and scrub techs to streamline and standardize the service line to improve efficiency and quality of care. 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 services and program for the service line.
Participate in growth by improving efficiencies, standards, and performance.
Assist with planning, implementing, and coordinating services and activities.
Act as a clinical liaison and assist with overseeing technical and clinical aspects.
Participate in training and mentoring of new staff members.
Enhance staff skills and knowledgebase.
Assist in identifying staff education needs and recommend in-service.
Work with surgeons, nurses, first assistants, and scrub techs to streamline and standardize the service line.
Maintain surgical tech skills and assist with surgical procedures.
Assist with troubleshooting, movement, setup, and breakdown.
Ensure supplies are available and in good working order.
Assist with maintaining inventory/par levels.
Assist in keeping preference cards up-to-date.
Manage multiple responsibilities of the program, including clinical, administrative, educational, and promotional components.
Complete other duties as necessary to support the operating room, including scrubbing and support for other service lines as needed.