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: Jason Shubert|| jshuber1@covhlth.com ||865-374-5393 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 Apply/Share Job Title TEAM LEADER PERI-OP TECH ID 3996937 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name SURGERY