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Covenant Health · 4 months ago

TEAM LEADER PERI-OP TECH

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. The Team Leader Peri-Operative Technicians is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the Peri-Operative technician staff, ensuring compliance with policies, and maintaining a safe patient environment.

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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

Qualification

Supervisory experienceHealthcare experienceAnatomy/physiology knowledgeInfection prevention knowledgeQuality improvement participation

Required

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

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