Job detail

Surgical Services Preference Card Coordinator

UW Health

#Surgical Services #Nursing #Supply Chain #Cost Savings #Perioperative #Operating Room #Data Analysis #Waste Reduction #CST

Quick overview

The coordinator will manage and standardize surgical preference cards, equipment lists, and supply pick lists to improve operational efficiency. They will also utilize data analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and waste reduction within the perioperative environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing or surgical technology program with at least two years of operating room experience. Professional certification such as CNOR or CST is preferred.

professional certificateStandardizationData analysisOperational efficiencyClinical documentationSupply chain managementSurgical instrumentationWorkflow optimizationSurgical technologyPreference card managementPerioperative clinical knowledge

Job description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8

00am – 4:30pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Surgical Services Preference Card Coordinator to

Apply advanced perioperative clinical knowledge to support a centralized and standardized process to review the procedure file, surgeons’ preference cards (DPCs), and the surgical equipment and supply lists.
Demonstrate understanding of surgical instrumentation, supplies, and workflows to maintain accurate supply pick lists and develop new preference cards in collaboration with perioperative leadership.
Utilize data analysis skills to identify opportunities for standardization, cost savings, waste reduction, and improved operational efficiency.

At UW Health, you will have

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited school of nursing or accredited surgical technology program Required

Work Experience

2 years of operating room experience Required
Care Team Leader or Surgical Resource Technician Experience Preferred

Certifications

Registered Nurse or graduate of certified Surgical Technology program Required
Certified Nurse of the operation Room (CNOR) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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