Surgical Tech Operating Rm Service Coord

A Day in the Life of a Surgical Technologist Operating Room Service Coordinator: 

Responsible for the planning, organizing, facilitating, and monitoring activities and functions of their service line, including coordination of instrumentation, equipment, supplies and staff for their specific service line.  Evaluates current financial and inventory practices, auditing charges and statistical analysis of procedure costs.  Collaborates with the Director to coordinate operational and capital budgets. Provides technical and financial support information to assist the department Director and surgical department team in performance improvement and standardization of processes.   Provides Value Analysis Program support, manages business and financial projects as assigned.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance program

Here Is What You Will Be Doing:

• Performs responsibilities of a Senior Surgical Technician as needed.
• Assists Director in planning and developing the fiscal operational and capital budgets. 
• Collaborates with the surgical team to orient and train all new and current employees, provides feedback for performance reviews, and facilitates continuing education.
• Oversees charge entry and negotiates equipment costs in conjunction with the purchasing department.  Ensures that charge capture is optimized and timely so all charges to which the hospital is entitled are entered into the system.  
• Maintains adequate par levels for all service supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Completes new product entry process in Perioperative services, including all forms and documentation.
• Uses Value Analysis processes when new items are needed/requested Collaborates with Materials Management and Perioperative leadership when making product/stock decisions.    Participates in product evaluation and vendor quote requests.
• Facilitates repair requests to ensure continuous maintenance and repair of the surgical services equipment.
• Proactively works with physicians to minimize unnecessary use of hospital resources.
• Attends, represents and participates in the business operational meetings as needed and requested.
• Promotes and participates in LEAN practices and strategies.
• Facilitates continuing education, orientation and training for new and current staff.  Provides ongoing communication to staff members concerning updates and changes.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain on call rotation
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, and teach
• Ability to handle multiple stressors in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership skills
• Knowledge of target staffing standards

Here Is What You Will Need:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program and Surgical Technologist Certification and six (6) or more years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
• OR, High School diploma (or equivalent from an accredited program) or higher and nine (9) or more years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in healthcare operational management within the operating room or similar complex healthcare environment 

About CRMC:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!