Surgical Technologist Case Coordinator

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Benefits effective Day One

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking a Surgical Technologist Case Coordinator to ensure on-time delivery of complete case carts to the operating room. You will coordinate with the Surgery Team Leader and Sterile Processing to monitor the OR schedule for changes and emergencies.

The role requires three years of experience, strong communication, and knowledge of surgical instruments. This is a full-time, day shift position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a large

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities required.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and aseptic practices.
• Ability to lift and move heavy carts and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provides a quality control check for completeness and accuracy of case carts based on pick-list
• Assists in troubleshooting and problem solving instrument conflicts
• Ensures case carts are properly staged and delivered to the appropriate OR prior to scheduled start time
• Ensures OR Staff is aware of missing items, shortages and circumstances requiring completion of case cart after receipt
• Coordinates room turnover by monitoring OR Assistant assignments
• Communicates with OR to facilitate availability of urgent and emergent carts
• Checks emergency case cart stored in the OR for completeness
• Develops and recommends new or revised procedures to enhance overall effectiveness of the surgical supply system

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Sterile technique

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Hours | Schedule: 40 Hours per week

Day shift Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation,
• DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the coordination and on-time delivery of complete case carts to the operating room. In collaboration with the Surgery Team Leader and Sterile Processing Shift Coordinator, monitors the OR schedule for changes in scheduled cases, added cases and emergency cases.

What the Surgical Technologist Case Coordinator Will Do:

• Provides a quality control check for completeness and accuracy of case carts based on pick-list
• Assists in troubleshooting and problem solving instrument conflicts
• Ensures that case carts are properly staged and delivered to the appropriate OR prior to the scheduled start time for the case
• Ensures that OR Staff is aware of missing items, shortages and circumstances requiring the completion of case cart after it has been received in the surgical suite
• Coordinates room turnover by monitoring OR Assistant assignments, working in conjunction with OR Staff
• Communicates with OR to facilitate the availability of urgent and emergent carts
• Checks emergency case cart stored in the OR for completeness
• Develops and recommends new or revised procedures to enhance overall effectiveness and accuracy of the surgical supply system

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of surgical supplies and instruments, medical terminology, policies and procedures and instrument identification and aseptic techniques
• Active physical exertion at least 66% of the time.
• Ability to push and pull carts that may exceed 100 pounds, unassisted at times.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 pounds or more; ability to stand for long periods of time, stoop and bend without restrictions

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.