Tenet Healthcare Corporation El Paso , TX 79910
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Summary
1.Coordinates the delivery of care for patients in the Cardiology Unit in a safe and appropriate
manner.
2.Oversees the entering of patient charges to assure accuracy and timeliness
3.Deals effectively and pro-actively with physicians, patients and family members. Works
collaboratively with other members of the management team for effective patient care.
4.Assists the Director of Cardiology/Unit Director in areas of coverage and supply acquisition for
the unit
5.Responsible for the day in and out operations of the cardiology unit.
6.Coordinates the interdepartmental activities of hospital associates through the interpretation of
hospital standards.
7.Functions as the extension of the department director
8.Coordinates the delivery of care and schedules various procedures with multiple departments
9.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with various age of clients served
in the course and scope of his/her job duties. Demonstrates expertise in the performance of
test procedures and he/she will also accept responsibility and accountability of being in charge
in the absence of leadership.
actions, documents and reports to the appropriate directors
Supports awareness and compliance with established standards
Provides immediate intervention required to develop employees and enhance their
performance
Provides input into developing the department and any program within its scope
Provide input as requested on selected employee issues to department director and evaluates all nursing staff concerning nursing functions
Responsible for communication with the administrator on Duty
Identifies, intervenes, and reports unsafe and unsatisfactory environmental conditions
Investigates, follow up and recommends changes on the availability of adequate resources to appropriate directors.
Serves as a resource
Provides director with concurrent information on unit activities
Attends PI related meetings where process and patient care continuum are discussed and supported
Responsible for facilitating departmental PI activities
Assures patient transfers in and out of SPHN facilities meet standards defined in policy
Increase patient and physician satisfaction in this area
Monitors for procedural delays and patient throughout the non invasive area
Monitors scheduling issues related to patients and staff insuring the appropriate staffing mix is maintained to meet patient needs
Monitors Kronos/Optilink and staff time keeping. Keeps overtime to a minimum
Consistently documents for non-with policy (as required; late clock ins, absenteeism, minor incidents) utilizing performance management policy
Develops plan of action to address issues and discuss with director and appropriate staff
Actively participates in the resolution of any outstanding issues
Recognizes and assists in educational process to assure improvement of staff knowledge base.
Participates in orientation of new personnel and assures evaluation and skills checklist are completed in the required time frames.
Maintains communication with staff members on policy and procedure committees and assists in relaying information to staff in monthly unit meetings
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High School Diploma plus some college or business training
Or technical or vocational training.
Required Licenses/Certification: CPR
Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English
Ability to learn and integrate technical aspects of the EKG department as a whole
Ability to make quick and accurate decisions under stress and emergency situations
Ability to use computers (i.e. Microsoft Office, EKG Database software)
Experience Required:
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