Associate Manager, Perioperative Support

Associate Manager, Periop Support

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is a level 1 Trauma, Magnet, Teaching hospital. The main operating rooms have 24 suites that include 2 Hyrbrid, 2 DaVinci rooms and MIS rooms. Specialties make working Banner University Medical Center an exciting and diverse place to challenge yourself. The specialties include: General, Trauma, ENT, OMFS, Plastics, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, Gyn, Urology, Ophthalmology, vascular, transplants, TAVR's, hearts, Bariatric and NICU babies. As a large and busy hospital we perform over 300 cases weekly.

In this role as an Associate Manager, Periop Support you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our surgery department! You will help support our Unit Aide and Equipment Tech teams who have the goal of making an impact on our patients at such an important time in their lives. You will be a leader that embraces change and can be an active and engaged change agent; dedicated to the needs of our patients and families. Steadfast to safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidenced-based and high quality clinical care, outcome focused and solution oriented.

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 40hrs

Shift: 6:30A-3P

Schedule: Monday-Friday (flexible to switch to a 4 10's schedule after orientation)

On Call: Weekend and holiday rotations may be required.

Enjoy a flat rate $5/hr for call, $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential, when applicable.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the performance of a unit, technical support service, or a clinical care process for Perioperative services requiring a specialized body of knowledge. Directly supervises technical support staff, including selection, training, and performance management. Manages department use of labor, supplies, and inventory levels while assuring optimal service to all clinical and non-clinical departments within the department.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Plans and oversees technical/clinical processes, customer service and support for department staff and/or medical and clinical staff. Acts as a knowledge resource to staff in matters of clinical/department processes, technical skills, equipment, supplies and/or regulatory requirements.

2. Selects, trains and manages the performance of technical staff. Schedules staff in accordance with department needs, maintains labor expenses within budget guidelines. Provides daily direction to technical/support staff. Sets goals for individuals and for the team. Acts as a mentor and coach and provides development and growth opportunities for staff.

3. Participates in the development of annual budgets. Manages supplies, equipment and labor resources within budget. May provide data analysis and/or business forecasts. Assists in developing goals, targets and action plans.

4. Identifies, addresses and communicates opportunities to improve clinical or work processes and enable achievement of goals in quality, productivity and patient/customer satisfaction. Maintains statistics and reports on activity in areas of responsibility when required.

5. Performs daily rounding and inspection of assigned areas to assure hospital standards for environment of care and daily operations are met. Works in conjunction with infection control, environmental services, and facilities management departments to meet all standards in perioperative services. Provides education and ensures staff compliance with all hospital safety and regulatory guidelines.

6. Works with patients, nurses, physicians, department leaders and other professional and non-professional staff members regarding unit assistant requests, duties, infection prevention, and other interdepartmental matters. Provides timely follow-up for information to requesting departments. Communicates and consults with management in other facilities on best practices.

7. Makes recommendations, devises, plans and implements, procedures, and enforces department policies and procedures in conjunction with leadership. May perform the functions of the staff.

8. Coordinates and participates in special projects as assigned.

9. Works independently under limited supervision. Makes decisions based on specialized body of knowledge. Has responsibility for the provision of high quality, safe and cost effective services which in some areas may be 24/7. Internal and external customers include all levels of staff in a variety of departments, and may include clinical staff, physicians and their office staff, patients, families, government agencies, insurers, social services, payor organizations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The position requires knowledge typically associated with completion of an Associate's Degree or equivalent in healthcare, business, or area of department focus. BLS certification may be required. Must possess skills and abilities normally attained with 3 years of related experience. Must be proficient and have working knowledge in area of service. Must demonstrate effective communication, team building, human relations and organization skills. Must be proficient with commonly used office software and have the ability to learn new software applications when necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.