Dir Surgical Services-Rm

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Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award‑winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state‑of‑the‑art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door‑to‑balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients.

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health, a locally‑owned, non‑profit health system based in Knoxville, TN, with a “patient‑focused” culture. It has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as its 2020 “Best‑in‑State‑Employer” for Tennessee. As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses, leadership and professional development programs, an employer‑matched 401(k), and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program.

Fort Sanders Regional’s extensive surgical capabilities are transforming the surgery experience for patients in East Tennessee. From the area’s first robotically assisted surgery system, image‑guided brain and spinal cord procedures to our hybrid operating room, Fort Sanders Regional provides patients more options and the best surgical technology available. We also offer traditional surgical options including advanced laparoscopy and day surgery procedures.

The Surgery department consists of 17 operating rooms where over 10,000 procedures are performed each year. Our specialties include bariatrics, cardiothoracic, colon/rectal, orthopedics, plastics, vascular, sinus, neuro, and surgical oncology.

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the Operating Room and Endoscopy lab, Pre‑Operative Holding area, Post Anesthesia Care unit, Pre‑Admission Testing and Day Surgery unit. Responsible for the preparation of departmental operations budget and capital equipment budget. Supervises all staffing issues and is responsible for the recruitment and hiring of new staff. Implement and revise department policies and procedures.

Assist in planning and budgeting for the Surgical and Ambulatory Services, and direct all staff annual performance evaluations. Assist the Vice President and other Directors/Managers in strategic planning.

• Oversee all staffing and medical staff issues, and human resource management. Implement and revise employee policies and procedures. Complete all required competency staff evaluations.
• Develop and implement treatment protocols. Standardize care in the Operating Room, Endoscopy lab, and provide consultative support for the C‑section operating rooms.
• Co‑manage ancillary support and volunteer services for peri‑operative areas.
• Participate/lead as needed on various projects (such as Joint Commission, clinical leadership and quality improvement meetings).
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality control activities, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Assist the Vice President and other leaders in strategic planning.
• Assist other Directors/Managers in the design of new systems and the redeployment of staff.
• Implement and/or support system research projects.
• Collaborate with other Directors in facilities management.
• Supervise scheduling for all departments in Surgical/Outpatient Services, recognizing patient, staffing, and physician issues related to the schedules.
• Collaborate with clinical Directors and Managers on planning, budgeting, and compiling reports.
• Responsible for all staff education at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Surgical Services, including oversight of peri‑operative nursing and surgical technology courses.
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