Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. COMPANY DESCRIPTION Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers. Schedule Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM One additional 12-hour shift during the week Total commitment: 36 hours per week
The Weekend Surgical Technologist & OR Coordinator serves a dual role supporting the daily operations of Surgical Services. This position functions as an additional Surgical Technologist for operative procedures while also providing coordination and administrative support through surgical scheduling, case booking, phone management, and case cart preparation. The role is designed to ensure efficient weekend operations, optimize surgeon support, and maintain readiness of the operating room environment.
and Responsibilities Surgical Procedure Support Serve as an additional Surgical Technologist in assigned operating rooms as needed. Prepare and maintain sterile fields for surgical procedures. Pass instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
Anticipate surgeon and procedural needs to promote efficiency and patient safety. Assist with room turnover and preparation between cases. Ensure adherence to sterile technique and infection prevention standards.
Surgical Scheduling & Case Booking Coordinate and enter surgical procedures into the scheduling system. Verify procedure details including surgeon preferences, equipment requirements, implants, and special instrumentation. Communicate scheduling changes and updates to appropriate departments.
Collaborate with surgeons' offices, anesthesia, nursing, and ancillary departments to facilitate efficient case flow. Communication & Coordination Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming phone calls to Surgical Services during scheduled hours. Appropriately triage calls and communicate urgent issues to leadership and clinical staff.
Provide exceptional customer service to surgeons, physician office staff, patients, vendors, and internal departments. Facilitate effective communication between perioperative departments. Case Cart Preparation & Supply Management Prepare and verify case carts based on scheduled procedures.
Ensure required instruments, supplies, implants, and equipment are available prior to scheduled cases. Collaborate with Sterile Processing and Materials Management to resolve supply or instrumentation issues. Assist with inventory management and supply restocking.
Operational Support Assist with weekend coordination of daily operating room activities. Identify and communicate operational concerns, supply shortages, or scheduling conflicts. Support efficient patient throughput and on-time case starts.
Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to enhance department efficiency and patient outcomes.
Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs. HSA 401(K) retirement plan contributions Generous Paid Time Off Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Prescription Assistance with OptumRx Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.
our team? Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care.
Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!
Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Licenses: Certification for Surgical Technology with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Competent in at least 3 specialty areas. EEOC Statement "Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Full time · Day shift