Director Perioperative Services

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Day Job Category: Clinical Care Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for people who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.

As the Director of Perioperative Services , you will bring your leadership experience and passion for health care to our department! You will have the opportunity to build relationships with leaders and staff with 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. This is a full-time opportunity, working Monday - Friday, overseeing our Perioperative unit, including Sterile Processing supporting Banner University Main and South Campus. The preferred candidate for this position will have prior Perioperative experience working in an academic facility with a strong leadership background.

If you're ready to work in a state of the art facility, in a fast paced environment along with a great team, apply today! Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U. S.

News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

This position is responsible for the direction of business operations of a facility perioperative services department(s). Tracks and manages budgets to review utilization and expenditures ensuring operational efficiency and revenue growth. Develops and implements strategies for the clinical care of a defined group of patient care/clinical area.

May also have responsibility for non-clinical functions related to the clinical area(s). Plans and implements vision for patient care to ensure quality outcomes and a high degree of patient, physician and employee satisfaction CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Leads perioperative services for one or more Banner hospitals with oversight for intraoperative, peri-anesthesia, pre-admission testing, and sterile processing departments.

Scope may also include endoscopy and other procedural areas as determined by the hospital. Manages 24/7 operations as well as specialized call teams as required. 2. Drives hospital operational and financial performance, achieving key patient access and efficiency targets such as turnaround time, on time starts, preference card utilization, supply cost, block management, budget, and schedule optimization.

Partners with operational and nursing leaders to ensure throughput of surgical and procedural patients, along with ensuring appropriate staffing resources are available for cases (i.e. – rad techs/IR techs). 3. Accountable for quality of care and ensures patient safety, infection prevention, quality, regulatory, and compliance policies are properly implemented, monitored and enforced, in partnership with CNO (if a professional service background).

Partners with the Chairs of Surgery, Anesthesia, and Medical Directors to ensure patient safety, clinical standardization, and operational objectives. 4. Oversees perioperative capital planning, including evaluating and budgeting for equipment refresh and new technology to meet operational needs. 5. Leads service line and specialty program growth, development and advises on the planning and expansion of surgical and procedural services. 6.

Oversees competency-based training and education to staff within specialized areas, including trauma, cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, robotic surgery, transplant, Peds-NICU). Responsible and accountable to the various roles and competency requirements for staff members within the departments. 7. Actively participates in design and implementation of perioperative quality and safety initiatives to improve care across the system. 8.

Partners with Banner affiliated ambulatory surgery centers to improve patient access to the appropriate level of care. 9. Ensures vendor accountability and partnership to ensure compliance with contracts while ensuring surgeon preferences are being met in conjunction with cost effectiveness.

Requires a level of business and clinical knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Master's Degree in business administration, health services administration or related field. Requires a level of knowledge and ability normally achieved by a minimum of 5-7 years of progressive management experience. Must have the ability to foster and inspire a collaborative work environment; guide and motivate physicians, peers, management, and subordinates; and build strong relationships of trust.

Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to be assertive and approachable. Must be hard-working, self-motivated, and results oriented.

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