OR Service Coordinator (ENT/Plastics/Urology

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Life Ins.

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Company paid Maternity and Paternity?

5 days of Paid Time Off upon hire

Bereavement Leave (pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (P

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking an OR Service Coordinator (ENT/Plastics/Urology) for full-time first shift in Lexington, KY. This role oversees workflow and staff within Surgical Services, collaborates with managers, and ensures high-quality patient care while maintaining compliance with accreditation and licensure requirements.

Responsibilities include budgetary oversight, mentoring staff, and coordinating room turnover and equipment for daily operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a surgical services setting.
• RN or CST certification; if not CST, must obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Extensive knowledge of service line coordination and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workflow and staff for service lines within Surgical Services.
• Address performance, patient, family, and physician issues as appropriate.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with JCAHO/CMS accreditation and state licensure.
• Coordinate equipment needed for each service with vendors and directors.
• Monitor daily surgery schedule and assign equipment and staff to care for patients.
• Update preference cards within two weeks based on physician needs or changes.
• Facilitate turnover of room between cases.
• Complete annual competency assessments of staff assigned to the service line.
• Recommend educational, coaching, or disciplinary actions based on issues.

Skills

Staff supervision

Workflow coordination

Budget management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

RN license or CST certification (within 2 years if not CST)

15 years experience as Surgical Technologist

Job description

Summary

Job Description: OR Service Coordinator (ENT/Plastics/Urology) Full Time I First Shift Surgical Services I Lexington, KY Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.

Description

ENT/Plastics/Urology Service Line Coordinator.

Provides supervision of workflow and staff for service lines within the Department of Surgical Services.

Assures the provision of patient care by addressing performance, patient, family, and physician issues/concerns as appropriate.

Ensures on-going compliance with JCAHO/CMS accreditation and State Licensure requirements.

Shares knowledge of functions and standards to assist others in planning improvements; communicates information; designs materials and education programs; teaches; encourages recognition of achievement.

Acts as a clinical resource and mentor/preceptor to staff working within the service line. Coordinates equipment needed for each service through interface with vendors and directors.

Operates service line within budgetary goals as defined by department executive.

Ensures that equipment and supply needs for clinical staff is met on a daily basis.

Monitors daily surgery schedule and coordinates with manager to assign equipment and staff to provide for the provision of patient care.

Updates preference cards within two weeks based on physician needs or changes in surgical technique or supplies.

Facilitates turnover of room between cases.

Coordinates with Operations Clinical Coordinator or Charge Nurse to ensure coverage for staff during breaks and lunches.

Ensure room cleaning per guidelines.

Completes annual competency assessments of staff assigned to service line.

Recommends educational, coaching, or disciplinary actions based on identified technical or behavioral issues or concerns.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

5 years of experience.

RN or Certified Surgical Technician (If not CST certified must obtain within 2 years from hire date) or 15 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.