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TEAM LEADER PERI-OP TECH

Covenant Health Inc. • Knoxville, TN 37921 • Posted 30+ days ago

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The Team Leader Peri-Operative Technician at Parkwest Medical Center is responsible for the daily operational functions of the Peri-Operative technician staff, including new employee orientation, training, CQI participation, assisting with special projects, employee evaluations, and work scheduling. This role also involves applying knowledge of Peri-Operative cleaning practices and assisting the Peri-Operative patient care team in maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked, and safe patient environment.

Responsibilities

  • Performs all position accountabilities and performance criteria for Peri-Op tech levels I & II
  • Monitors dispatch and/or Flowboard communications. Responds to assistance requests.
  • Performs quality control measures for the Peri-Op tech group, i.e., performance reporting, response times, Flowboard audits, and CQI.
  • Provides support service to assist with smooth operation and coordination of care for surgical services patients
  • Works in conjunction with surgery manager and/or director on performing employee evaluations and positive recognition.
  • Ensures sanitation and maintenance of Peri-Op equipment. Informs charge nurse or service coordinator of any potential concerns or need for replacement.
  • Serves as a liaison between the Peri-Op staff at surgery leadership.
  • Serves on committees as requested or required.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in anatomy/physiology terminology, procedural protocol, and infection prevention so as to respond appropriately to staff or physician requests.
  • Responsible for ensuring departmental compliance with all policies and procedures of the health system.
  • Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing an Associate's degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum Experience: One (1) year supervising task specific work groups or service-related employees with healthcare experience.
  • Licensure Requirement: None

Full Job Description

Overview

Team Leader Peri-Operative Technicians, Operating Room

Full time, 80 hours per pay period, Day shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest is West Knoxville's premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area's leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the "Top 10" hospitals in Tennessee.

Position Summary:

Responsible for daily operational functions of the Peri-Operative technician staff. Observes staff and addresses job performance concerns in accordance to policy and procedures. Accountable for new employee orientation, training, CQI participation, assisting the charge nurses and/or service coordinators with special projects, employee evaluations, and work scheduling. Consistently applies knowledge of Peri-Operative cleaning practices and assists the Peri-Operative patient care team with maintaining a clean, well organized, adequately stocked, and safe patient environment.

Recruiter: Sandra Simmons || ssimmon6@CovHlth.com (jlawles2@covhlth.com) || 865-374-5368

Responsibilities

+ Performs all position accountabilities and performance criteria for Peri-Op tech levels I & II

+ Monitors dispatch and/or Flowboard communications. Responds to assistance requests.

+ Performs quality control measures for the Peri-Op tech group, i.e., performance reporting, response times, Flowboard audits, and CQI.

+ Provides support service to assist with smooth operation and coordination of care for surgical services patients

+ Works in conjunction with surgery manager and/or director on performing employee evaluations and positive recognition.

+ Ensures sanitation and maintenance of Peri-Op equipment. Informs charge nurse or service coordinator of any potential concerns or need for replacement.

+ Serves as a liaison between the Peri-Op staff at surgery leadership.

+ Serves on committees as requested or required.

+ Demonstrates proficiency in anatomy/physiology terminology, procedural protocol, and infection prevention so as to respond appropriately to staff or physician requests.

+ Responsible for ensuring departmental compliance with all policies and procedures of the health system as set forth in the Human Resources and Administrative Policies and Procedures Manuals.

+ Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing an Associate's degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year supervising task specific work groups or service-related employees with healthcare experience.

Licensure Requirement:

None

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Job Title TEAM LEADER PERI-OP TECH

ID 3996937

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name SURGERY