Supervisor, Perioperative Support Services - OP Surgery Center - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

19h•$95,680 - $158,230•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral part of the Endoscopic Services offered by the hospital, the Perioperative Support Services Supervisor supports and supervises Media Specialists, Equipment technicians and coordinates the performance of all media assisted endoscopic related procedures and manages all equipment in the perioperative areas. The Perioperative Support Services Supervisor additionally trains media specialists, equipment technicians and externs in the performance of these procedures. Provides input into budgetary needs, evaluating and managing all perioperative equipment, employee performance, and ensuring the general effectiveness of media related endoscopic services. Will report directly to Assistant Director of Perioperative Support Services.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
6 months Experience and knowledge in the field of media services, endoscopic and visual equipment including set up and broad knowledge sterile processing background.
2 - 3 years Experience working in surgery field and with surgical equipment, including educational background on all surgical positioning devices, tables and machines in the perioperative space.
Organization/time management skills.
Demonstrates ability to utilize effective, appropriate and diplomatic oral and written communication skills.
Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in related field.
1 year Supervisory and or lead experience.

Responsibilities

The Perioperative Support Services Supervisor is responsible for teaching members of the Media Specialist team principles of video equipment and its use during surgical procedures.
Demonstrates current knowledge of video equipment associated with surgical procedures and applies that knowledge in the preparation for its use.
Provide media support to all surgical procedures requiring video support.
Supervises the Media Specialists and equipment technician team for adherence to the use of video equipment and video streaming in the operating room.
Supervises the Media Specialist Staff and equipment technicians and makes daily assignments.
Supervises the Media Specialists and equipment technicians for appropriate operation associated video equipment and all related surgical equipment within the department located in the operating room for all surgical sites.
Supervises the Media Specialist in the proper set-up of the associate video equipment used for each surgical procedure.
Supervises the Media Specialists to einsure they complete any video documentation of surgical procedures in the operating room.
Follows policies, Title 22 and The Joint Commission Standards.
Provides for orientation, training and continuing education of Media Specialist staff and equipment technicians to provides a general education to all RN an STs in the use of video equipment used in the operating room.
Collaborates with OR scheduling office with scheduling procedures requiring video equipment and all other surgical related equipment needed for procedures.
Proactively reviews schedule in advance to avoid possible resource conflicts.
Coordinates video equipment usage within operating room and in coordination the OR Supervisor.
Assists in resolving conflicts with video equipment and surgical equipment issues.
Proactively ensures adequate arrangement of equipment when loaner equipment is necessary.
Assists in updating preference cards requiring video equipment to prevent conflicts through Cerner/Surginet system.
Displays leadership abilities and sound clinical skills in promoting the professional growth and retention of Media personnel.
Displays understanding of governing regulations, such as hospital policies, Title 22 and The Joint Commission Standards.
Holds a Media personnel meeting at least once a month with an agenda and sign in sheet.
Keeps Media staff and equipment technicians up to date on current issues related to their specialty.
Assists with annual budget related to media staffing and equipment technicians, supplies and capital requirements.
Makes recommendations that enhance resources utilization within the department.
Act as liaison between nursing, anesthesia, operating room technicians, surgeons and all other ancillary services regarding any media related issues.
Assign staff to maintain supplies and equipment on a continuous basis. This is inclusive of any at par levels, organized, cleaned and outdates disposed of.
Oversee staff to be sure surgical suites are organized and prepared daily related to their specialty.
Monitor to be sure equipment/supplies are removed and returned to appropriate location when procedure is completed.
Participates actively in PI activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.