Operating Room Control Desk Manager, Per Diem

HAHHH; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an experienced OR Scheduler/Scheduler Lead with a BSN and CNOR to organize daily operating room assignments. This role collaborates across surgeons, anesthesia, nursing and support services to ensure on-time case starts and smooth patient flow.

Qualified candidates will have RN licensure in MA, CNOR, and BLS; leadership and strong communication skills are essential for proactive scheduling and issue resolution in a dynamic OR environment.

Qualifications

• BSN is required and RN MA license is required.
• CNOR credentialing is required.
• BLS/CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Constructs assignments with OR Service Group Managers based on patient, surgeon and anesthesiology requirements.
• Monitors on-time case starts for elective and assigned urgent/emergent cases.
• Maintains active communication among surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, sterile processing and other departments to ensure schedule progression and issue resolution.
• Works to maintain the daily elective schedule by implementing accurate plans and addressing urgent access.
• Proactively reviews future schedules and coordinates with OR Managers and anesthesiologists for scheduling adjustments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Tech aptitude

Education

BSN

RN License MA

CNOR credentialing

BLS/CPR

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $56.23 - $101.21 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 645 1715 Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 10020 - 2110 Operating Room

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

1. Constructs assignments in conjunction with the OR Service Group Managers based on patient, surgeon, and anesthesiology requirements.
2. Monitors on-time case starts for both elective and assigned urgent/emergent cases.
3. Maintains active communication among surgeons, anesthesiology staff, nursing staff, sterile processing staff, and other ancillary departments, ensuring schedule progression and issue resolution.
4. Works to maintain the daily elective schedule as planned by implementing accurate schedule plans and a pre-established means of addressing urgent and emergent schedule access.
5. Proactively reviews future schedules (next day, three days, and one week in advance) with the scheduler to address the need for scheduling adjustments and coordinates advanced schedule situations with respective OR Service Group Managers and Anesthesiologists.

III. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education: Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.
• Certified Nurse in the Operating Room (CNOR) credentialing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.

Preferred:

• Experience/Skill: Required:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an OR.
• Has demonstrated leadership potential.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Understands and demonstrates the concepts of conflict resolution. Able to direct others and negotiate for desired results.
• Strong thorough knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Membership and participation in professional nursing and community organizations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.