Surgical Technologist Service Line Coordinator
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About The Position
PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist Service Line Coordinator for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. This role requires advanced knowledge of surgical instruments and supplies, their uses, and appropriate substitutions. The Surgical Technologist Service Line Coordinator acts as a skilled liaison, necessitating additional knowledge, critical thinking, judgment, and communication skills to enhance services provided to surgeons and patients. The Coordinator plays a crucial role in facilitating the flow of surgical cases by proactively collaborating with the OR staff, vendors, and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) staff. This collaboration aims to improve the relationship between Sterile Processing and the OR, thereby increasing customer satisfaction and reducing patient delays or cancellations. The Coordinator is also responsible for supporting various activities, including reviewing scheduled service line procedures, purchasing new and replacement equipment and instrumentation, providing and arranging training and continuing education, and ensuring best practices and quality outcomes are maintained. The Surgical Technologist Service Line Coordinator evaluates the surgery schedule by independently reviewing and updating individual preference cards, assessing instrument and supply needs for cases, and addressing concerns with department leadership as necessary. They serve as the surgical technologist expert for their service line, acting as a liaison between the OR teams, surgeons, sterile processing, and perioperative services leadership. Additionally, the Coordinator assists in maintaining and updating OR/Hospital protocols related to their service line and is responsible for researching and remaining current on best practices. This knowledge is utilized to provide highly reliable, evidence-based support to the provision of care. The Coordinator also assesses the educational needs of caregivers related to their service line and partners with the perioperative educator to develop and provide education based on their findings. Participation in data collection and management of quality metrics is also a key responsibility, along with attending meetings as a member of pertinent service line committees. The Coordinator participates in surgical procedures and remains proficient in cases outside of their designated service line, performing other duties as assigned.
