What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduling Coordinator / Certified Surgical Tech - Surgery - Days position at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas?
We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.
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Competitive Benefits Are Offered Including
Matched Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
Bonus Potential
Summary/Objective
The Scheduling Coordinator – Surgery / Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is responsible for coordinating the daily surgical schedule while supporting the operational needs of Perioperative Services. This position serves as the primary liaison between physician offices, patients, anesthesia, nursing, and ancillary departments to ensure accurate scheduling, efficient resource utilization, and seamless communication. In addition to scheduling responsibilities, this position maintains competency as a Certified Surgical Technologist and may provide direct patient care as a scrub technologist during scheduled shifts or when operational needs require, as determined by Surgical Services leadership. This dual-role position supports staffing flexibility while maintaining safe, efficient patient care and uninterrupted surgical operations.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program
Minimum of two (2) years of perioperative experience as a Surgical Technologist
Previous Surgery Scheduling Or Perioperative Coordination Experience Preferred
Working knowledge of operating room workflow, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and hospital scheduling systems preferred
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program
Required License/Certifications
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
BLS Certification
Join us in performing Sacred Work!
Competitive Benefits Are Offered Including
Matched Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
Bonus Potential
Summary/Objective
The Scheduling Coordinator – Surgery / Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is responsible for coordinating the daily surgical schedule while supporting the operational needs of Perioperative Services. This position serves as the primary liaison between physician offices, patients, anesthesia, nursing, and ancillary departments to ensure accurate scheduling, efficient resource utilization, and seamless communication. In addition to scheduling responsibilities, this position maintains competency as a Certified Surgical Technologist and may provide direct patient care as a scrub technologist during scheduled shifts or when operational needs require, as determined by Surgical Services leadership. This dual-role position supports staffing flexibility while maintaining safe, efficient patient care and uninterrupted surgical operations.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Receives scheduling requests from physician offices for surgical and procedural cases, ensuring complete and accurate patient information is obtained. Reviews and verifies physician orders, required documentation, implants, equipment requests, and special scheduling needs prior to scheduling procedures.
- Communicates schedule changes promptly with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, physician offices, and ancillary departments. Exercises sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism when communicating with physicians, staff, patients, and visitors.
- Prepares, compiles, and maintains patient surgical records and scheduling documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
- Assists with maintaining surgeon preference information, scheduling templates, and scheduling accuracy.
- Assists with orientation and training of new staff members on scheduling processes and electronic scheduling systems.
- Maintains proficiency in both scheduling systems and surgical technology competencies, including required certifications and continuing education.
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program
Minimum of two (2) years of perioperative experience as a Surgical Technologist
Previous Surgery Scheduling Or Perioperative Coordination Experience Preferred
Working knowledge of operating room workflow, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and hospital scheduling systems preferred
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program
Required License/Certifications
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
BLS Certification