Coordinator, Resource-MWH OR

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assists in coordinating resources related to the patient/procedure schedule to ensure effective utilization of resources and material and fiscal resources (i.e. ensuring needed implants and supplies are ordered for routine and specialty cases). Serves as a backup to leadership to submit Bill Only PO to vendors.
• Reviews daily schedules to assess resource needs for each case, creates and implements action plans to ensure that required resources are available.
• Maintains order logs and tracking systems to ensure efficient and timely management of human and non-human tissue implants. Coordinates with nurses to correct any errors in tissue tracking system.
• Ensures regulatory compliance relating to all implants.
• Coordinates ordering through qualified vendors of all non-par (specialty) implants and related supplies. Coordinates with reps for updates on backordered items, finding alternative options, and requesting quotes.
• Monitors items that are on par to ensure accuracy. Assists Specialty Coordinators with tracking recalled products and par requests.
• Responsible for identification of cost savings plans relating to all implants and specialty items.
• Provides tracking versus budget, potential additional savings opportunities, and suggestions for alternative items when available.
• Provides first case room set up support and assists with OR patient. Helps Support Associates when short staffed.
• Collaborates with the OR leadership team regarding Med Approved items for presentation at CQO as needed.
• Assists and collaborates with Supply Chain to enter new products into inventory control system.
• Coordinates and conducts new product trials in collaboration with Supply Chain and Specialty Coordinators.
• Works with OR leadership team to assure effective use of supply and implant inventory, reports findings and resolutions.
• Acts as point of contact for dosimeter management, coordinating with radiology to make sure all staff obtain a badge if needed.
• Covers the front desk, as needed.
• Attends Regulatory Rounds and reports findings and resolutions in collaboration with clinical leadership.
• Works with clinical leadership team to assure department and staff survey readiness for Joint Commission and other surveys.
• Collaborates with the OR leadership team regarding department LEAN process improvement initiatives
• Contributes to the continuous quality improvement process of the department.
• Establishes direct and open communication patterns within the team.
• Establishes and maintains professional rapport with OR leadership, Associates, and/or vendor representatives.
• Communicates clearly, accurately, and effectively through attendance at department meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; advanced training (i.e. Surgical Technologist) or college degree preferred.
• Clinical knowledge/experience required; OR setting preferred
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Proficiency with electronic systems and programs (Microsoft Office products including Excel) required.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.