Robotic Program Coordinator - Operating Room Management- Mount Sinai Hospital - Full-Time - DAY SHIFT

Peri Op Support & Robotic Coordinator

The Peri op Support & Robotic Coordinator is responsible for supporting daily operations within the Operating Room, with a focus on robotic surgery coordination and instrument tray management. This role ensures surgical readiness through effective communication, proactive troubleshooting, and collaboration with surgical teams, sterile processing, and supply chain. The position plays a critical role in OR throughput, robotic case efficiency, and equipment maintenance, and serves as a liaison between clinical and support services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate daily surgical case flow, ensuring efficient use of OR time, equipment, and instruments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all robotic surgery cases, as well as other cases requiring troubleshooting and coordination.
• Act as the primary liaison for robotic cases, ensuring timely setup, troubleshooting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to maintain tray integrity and address missing/damaged instruments.
• Partner with the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and Instrument Management teams to maintain robotic tray integrity and support additional instrument tray needs identified by Cluster Managers.
• Monitor case progress throughout the day, proactively identifying and resolving delays or equipment and tray issues.
• Provide in-room technical support for robotic equipment and escalate service needs when necessary.
• Assist with reporting of defective surgical items and follow up with vendors and supply chain.
• Communicate with surgeons, clinical staff, SPD runners, and leadership to streamline surgical workflow.
• Participate in robotic program initiatives, including onboarding, training, and process improvement.
• Monitor robotic platform maintenance status in partnership with Biomed and vendors.
• Serve as a resource for instrumentation management, equipment logistics, and vendor coordination.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all surgical services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or relevant clinical background required.
• 3+ years of experience in an Operating Room setting; robotic surgery experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with robotic surgical systems (e.g., Da Vinci) highly desirable.
• Broad familiarity with multiple surgical service lines and strong knowledge of surgical instruments and trays.
• Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with sterile processing, instrument management, and surgical support workflows.
• Certification in robotic surgical technology or perioperative services preferred but not required.
• Certification in Surgical Technologist or Registered Nurse

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $78884 - $118326 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.