Operating Room Support Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time

Job Description

Operating Room Support Coordinator, Full-time, University of Chicago Medicine in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL 

UChicago Medicine is hiring a full-time Operating Room Support Coordinator  at our main campus in Hyde Park, Illinois

The Operating Room Support Coordinator works under the primary direction of the Periop OR Manager in conjunction with the Assistant Care Center Director and Clinical Director of Perioperative Services and Central Sterile Processing (CSP) in order to facilitate the efficient preparation and turnover of operating rooms. Performance of the duties outlined below requires the use of independent judgment and decision making skills. The ability to interact professionally with individuals of many skill levels within the department and throughout the hospital is essential.

Essential Job Functions

Supports the clinical needs related to efficient operating room preparation, utilization and patient throughput. Supervises the maintenance of instrumentation necessary to enhance the delivery of quality patient care. Monitors the use of specialty equipment and is responsible for maintenance of specialty equipment. Educates staff on use of specialty equipment/instrumentation. Maintains frequent communication with surgeons regarding equipment and instrument needs of the department. Reviews the surgical schedule in advance to assure all needed supplies and equipment needed for all surgical cases are present and if not available makes arrangements to have the needed items. Contacts and follows through with vendors regarding specialty equipment as necessary. Directs instrument tray accuracy through re-ordering missing/damaged instruments. Works with the surgical staff to assure all needed supplies and equipment are present on the day of surgery and, if not, is responsible to obtain the needed items. Ensures that specialty implant trays are restocked. Assures used case carts are sent back to CSP as soon as case is finished Responsible for reviewing and updating preference cards in collaboration with the specialty team. Maintains accuracy and inventory of all specialty trays in SPM system or other future tray tacking systems. Participates in the CQI process, identifies issues to be examined, collection of data, analysis and dissemination. Develops method for facilitating productive and constructive relationships between physicians, operating room staff, CSP staff, and other health care team members regarding operating room flow. Complies with standards and regulations of various licensures, regulatory and accrediting agencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum 2 years work experience in an operating room environment required. Progressive experience in directing staff preferred. Ability to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities. Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities required. Ability to apply interpersonal communication skills to maintain an open network of communication among staff members and other health care professionals. Ability to comply with medical center policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Surgical technologist experience Orthopedic experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Graduate of recognized Operating Room Technician program or Central Sterile Processing certification (CRCST or CSPDT) required

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE) Shift: Day - 630am - 230pm (M-F) Unit/Department: Perioperative Services CBA Code: Non-Union

Organizational Overview

Located in Historic Hyde Park, UChicago Medicine is a not-for-profit integrated and academic health system of hospital and physician services, providing world class care since 1927. UChicago Medicine operates four hospitals and a state-of-the-art ambulatory-care facility located within a medical center campus of twenty interconnected buildings, along with several satellite facilities situated throughout Chicago’s south suburbs. In addition, Ingalls Memorial Hospital is located outside of the main medical campus in Harvey, IL. Today, UChicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Division, including Ingalls Memorial Hospital encompass over 800 beds and employ nearly 12,000 people, which includes more than 800 attending physicians, 1100 residents and fellows, and 2,600 nurses.

UChicago Medicine’s mission is to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. UChicago Medicine has established a market identity “At the Forefront of Medicine”, and has consistently been able to attract a critical mass of talented physicians, healthcare professionals and staff to treat the most complex clinical problems. In recognition of this excellence, . News and World Report rank many of our programs as among the best in the United States.

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