Director Perioperative Services

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Job description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

Banner Health was named to Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We're proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

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.

The preferred candidate for this position will have prior Perioperative experience 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!

See the Benefits Guide under the Total Rewards section of this posting, to learn more about our great benefit package!

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 Estrella Medical Center is a 317-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a level of business and clinical knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Master's Degree in business adminis

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