SERVICE COORDINATOR CSFA-GENERAL, OPERATING ROOM

Position Summary

Captures first assist support for general surgery procedures including laparoscopic, robotic, and open cases. Supports efficiency initiatives and ensures appropriate staffing coverage for elective and urgent cases.

Responsibilities

• Maintains surgeon preference alignment
• Supports efficiency initiatives
• Ensures appropriate staffing coverage for elective and urgent cases
• Facilitates a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
• Integrates understanding of anatomy & physiology, surgical procedures, implementation of tools & principles of aseptic technique
• Maintains sterile field while anticipating the needs of the surgeon
• Establishes, implements, and maintains an inventory of supply items utilized by designated specialty service
• Affirms availability for current physician preference cards
• Aids in product evaluation and educates staff regarding specialty supply and equipment for service
• Determines effectiveness and cost efficiency of potential new products as directed by OR Manager/Director

Requirements

• Current CSFA (Certified Surgical First Assistant) certification required
• Must have attended a CSFA/ST post-secondary education program
• Current CPR certification
• Current Driver’s License with liability insurance
• Access to reliable car during work hours
• At least three (3) years of experience as a CST or CSFA required
• Previous experience working in orthopedics in a surgical environment required
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple and complex correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to patients, patient family members, visitors and other organization personnel
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and complex written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a multiple combination of concrete variables in standardized situations
• Flexible in work schedule, assignments, and work load
• Understands and follows the policies and procedures of SGMC Health and regulatory agencies’ standards and rules

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy & physiology, surgical procedures, aseptic technique
• Experience with product evaluation and education of staff
• Understanding of inventory management and preference card implementation
• Ability to maintain sterile field and anticipate surgeon needs
• Flexibility in work schedule and ability to adapt to changing demands

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity

Benefits

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Details about pay structure not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Full Time, Varied Hours/Shift, with call