OR/SPD Liaison Manager
OR/SPD Liaison Manager
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Southpoint Surgery Center (SPSC) an affiliate of North Carolina Specialty Hospital is a new Ambulatory Surgery Center located between Raleigh and Durham in the DurhamSouthpoint area. SPSC will provide a differentiated outpatient delivery model focused on providing highquality costeffective solutions for surgical and related ancillary care for patients. SPSC is a multispecialty 22298 sq. ft. facility accommodating the following: Ortho Spine Ophthalmology ENT GYN General Urology Plastics Podiatry Vascular and Pain. At SPSC you will find highly motivated teamplayers and a welcoming teamoriented staff.
Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital
- Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
- 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
- Positive Work culture
- Career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance
- Telemedicine/You have access to Physicians 24/7/365 through MDLIVE
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Surgical Services Director/designee responsible for serving as a resource for coordination and oversight of instrument readiness in SPD helping to facilitate case flow and patient safety.
Skills & Abilities:
- Provides supervision of daily operation of SPD department and staff. Accepts other duties as assigned by Director of Surgical Services
- Ensure process improvement to promote patient safety infection control measures and surgeon and staff satisfaction.
- Verifies performance and documentation of QI for SPD process and equipment. Ensures all QI is performed at required intervals. Maintains logs for QI testing and daily monitoring
- Collects data and prepares reports to support Performance Improvement recommendations for equipment and instrument purchases which are communicated to hospital leadership and Governing Board
- Staffing of department adequately for daily schedule.
- In conjunction with Director or designee reviews and revises policies and procedures as needed and on required intervals.
- Ensures all monitoring of equipment and processes (logs) are performed or observed and documented in accordance with SPD policy and regulatory body guidelines.
- Identifies potential risks to patients: identifies risks to patients in order to reduce incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems failures and user errors.
- Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy mission and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes programs and the working environment.
- Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing daytoday activities of the position.
- Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care personnel and strategic issues.
- Provides data and information as needed to Infection Control Nurse Safety Officer or other hospital committees as requested
- Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.
- Adheres to the hospitals Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in the HR Manual.
- Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
- Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
- Utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.
- Complies with National Patient Safety Goals.
- Universal precautions and infection control guidelines including hand washing guidelines followed at all times.
- Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds of all patients families and coworkers.
Training Education & Experience:
- High School diploma G.E.D. or equivalent experience.
- Completion of Sterile Processing Program from an accredited institution or equivalent clinical experience in SPD.
- Certification required for Supervisor position along with 35 years of experience in SPD department.
- Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
- Computer skills needed.
- Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drugfree workplace and require preemployment drug screening and background check.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
