Operating Room Coordinator

Regions Hospital is looking for an Operating Room Coordinator to join our team! At Regions Hospital you’ll find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients – and each other. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences and recognizes hard work. We’re also committed to living our values. This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect. Come join us as a Partner for Good!

Under the direction of the Perianesthesia Manager and Supervisors, the Operating Room (OR) Coordinator functions as an active member of the Surgical Services support team. The OR Coordinator works collaboratively with surgical staff to coordinate perioperative care of surgical patients, and communicate with patients/families. This role requires a high level of competence in using complex specialized OR and other computer systems, excellent telephone etiquette, and strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.

The OR Coordinator is a liaison between Operating Room, Pre-operative, and Post-operative staff and patient families. This role also facilitates communication between nursing staff and physicians, dispatches housekeeping and patient transport, and coordinates the scheduling of interpreter services appointments as well as maintains the current and next day surgery schedule. Using Epic, the OR Coordinator enters information for patient charts, surgical case logs, scheduling, equipment/supplies, and patient location.

Work Schedule:

• The primary shift will be evenings from 2:30-10:30 p.m., with occasional day shifts from 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. There will also be weekends and rotating holidays and vacations based on seniority.

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of computer/data entry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Medical or surgical background.

Additional Information:

This is a non-union 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period) day/evening shift position, working in Saint Paul, MN. The full salary range for this position is $20.13-$30.19 per hour, based on experience and internal equity, plus shift differentials. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is eligible for benefits. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start), 401(k) with match, disability insurance, fertility benefits, tuition reimbursement, educational reimbursement toward continuing education, and we are a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.