OR Scheduling & Control Desk Leader

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking an experienced OR Scheduling Manager to plan, organize, direct, and control the daily activities of the operating room schedule. You will partner with Anesthesia leadership to accommodate emergencies, manage staffing, budgets, and quality improvement efforts to ensure high-quality perioperative care.

You will monitor resource allocation, develop scheduling policies, and collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and administrators to optimize

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• 1-2 years operating room Cardiovascular (CVOR) experience required.
• RN - Registered Nurse state licensure in DC required.
• CPR certification for healthcare providers within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day OR schedule operations and Control Desk staffing across shifts.
• Collaborates with Anesthesiology leadership to ensure efficient scheduling.
• Develops and enforces scheduling policies and procedures respecting case types and start times.
• Monitors staffing utilization and identifies savings opportunities.
• Controls expenditures within approved budgets and coordinates with OR management.
• Ensures quality of service and adherence to regulatory standards in the department.
• Addresses patient/family/Surgeon concerns and develops actions to improve programs.
• Attends division meetings and participates in hospital committees as requested.
• Keeps abreast of nursing leadership trends and Pathway to Excellence standards.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking an experienced OR Scheduling Manager to plan, organize, direct, and control the daily activities of the operating room schedule. You will partner with Anesthesia leadership to accommodate emergencies, manage staffing, budgets, and quality improvement efforts to ensure high-quality perioperative care.

You will monitor resource allocation, develop scheduling policies, and collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and administrators to optimize