OR Service Coordinator

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealth we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another tosucceed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees areteam members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about howwe support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keepgetting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader ofpositive change.The OR Service Coordinator helps to plan, organize, and direct the specialty services within their service lines by establishing and preparing to deliver unique services in surgical care. This includes planning for and oversight of training, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for the delivery of surgical care across the continuum of their services. The OR Service Coordinator is integral in evaluating service needs, care delivery related to quality, safety, and efficiency of care for the surgical patient.Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors/physicians and physician officesAssists with cost saving initiatives, working with the leadership and Business Manager for ORAssists teams to ensure sterilization process is adhered to. Works with SPD to obtain recommended policies and parameters to effectively provide sterilization of equipment/instrumentationAssists with in-service and training for staff on specialty related equipment and instrumentation. Provides on-going review of related topics to personnel at all levelsActs as a preceptor for new staff, working closely with the OR EducatorCoordinates pre-procedure phone calls, post-procedure phone calls, and data collection for outcomes studies/PI projectsDelegates work assignments to the appropriate team members to ensure quick, safe room turn overs, equipment preparation, and transport/monitoring patients. Work is delegated fairly among available knowledgeable staff. Will cover any specialty need as it arises themselves by relief in case of staffing needEnsures all supplies and equipment is available by making rounds, attending Scheduling Huddle to coordinate to avoid any equipment conflicts. Ensures all equipment is available, functioning and has been checked by Bio-med if necessaryNJ Licensure as a Professional Registered NurseAHA BLS CertificationBSN Degree- Strongly preferredThree to five (3-5) years of operating room/surgical experience strongly preferredAbility to work as part of a cohesive leadership teamLeadership experience strongly preferredRobotics experienceExcellent communication, facilitation and delegation skillsExperience in an operating room. Familiarity with equipment and instruments used in this area, medical terminology, supply management experience. Knowledge of computer systems used in the operating room and materials management. Excellent organizational skills and work with minimal supervision.Two (2) years of surgical experience in a clinical specialty service line preferredExperience with mentor-ship, education and training of staff nursesCNOR Certification or National Accreditation within one year

Created: 2025-10-04