Surgical Tech Service Line Coordinator (CST)

The Carle Foundation hiring for Surgical Tech Service Line Coordinator (CST) jobs in Waynesville, IL, US

The Surgical Technician Service Line Coordinator coordinates the daily activities of the assigned specialty service(s) in the Operating Room. Fulfills a leadership role by taking responsibility for monitoring and developing efficient daily workflow for assigned service line. Collaborates and partners with Service Line Coordinators, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing across all organizational surgical locations. Ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for all surgical cases. Provides direct support to the surgeons and staff who are performing patient care. Responsible for obtaining and updating all Physician Preference Cards for new and existing physicians.

• Maintains/completes competency checklist specific to service line, to include capital and disposable equipment communication and process.
• Responsible/Accountable for OR suite efficiency related to service line (s) to include: a) on time starts in collaboration with Perioperative Leadership Team; b) Reviews future surgery schedule to ensure appropriate equipment/supplies are available for all cases in collaboration with the Perioperative Implant/Omnicell Coordinator.
• Responsible/Accountable in collaboration with the Perioperative Services Educator for staff education and training related to Service Line Specific Workflows, Capital Equipment, and disposables.
• Responsible/Accountable for service line equipment needs, in collaboration with the surgeons and capital/disposable equipment buyer.
• Responsible/Accountable for staff and surgeon satisfaction in conjunction with OR efficiency and workflow related to service line, facilitating a smooth process for every patient.
• Participates in the ORVAT process.
• Maintain a reasonable supply inventory for operating rooms/assigned service line.
• Provides input to the manager for equipment purchases.
• Assists management in maintaining and developing a budget for supplies and equipment
• Maintains constant flow of communication with operating room staff and surgeons regarding patient or supply issues.
• Has 90% direct patient care duties unless negotiated with manager. Is assigned to work the majority of patient care time within accountable service lines.
• Provides input on performance appraisals for staff to the OR leadership team.

• Collaborates and partners with Service Line Coordinators, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing across all organizational surgical locations.
• Specialty Competency Checklist specific to Service Line.
• Responsible for obtaining and updating all Physician preferrederence Cards for new and existing physicians.