Manager of Clinical Operations - Perioperative Services

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Closing Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Type of Position :

Management - Operations

Job Type : Regular

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available :

Institution Name :

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only) :

• Health : Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement : Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department :

ICE | PeriopSvc Main Operating Room

Department's Website :

Summary of Job Duties :

The Manager of Clinical Operations is responsible for periop anesthesia and psa technicians, administering patient services, liaison between physicians and nurses, and serving on various committees. Supervises technicians and coworkers to ensure smooth processes, quality, and excellent customer service. The duties of the Health Education Coordinator contribute to the effort to further the mission of UAMS : To improve Arkansans' health and health care.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree and Two (2) years of experience as a hospital technician or administration, OR High School Diploma and Six (6) years of hospital technician or administration experience.

Basic Life Support Provider Certification within the first 90 days of hire.

Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills :

Move and set up anesthesia machines (to minimize damage and ensure patient safety)

Test connections to gas pipelines and tank supply (e.g., oxygen tank safety)

Test wall suction and other suction devices

Troubleshoot failures in anesthesia machine checkout (e.g., failed scavenging, leaks, etc)

Troubleshoot monitoring equipment (e.g., pulse oximetry, EKG, capnography, FloTrac)

Set up equipment for fiberoptic intubation, and handle the FOI scope to prevent damage

Preferred Qualifications :

Two (2) years of leadership

Anesthesia tech

ASATT Certification as an Anesthesia Technician or Technologist

Additional Information :

Responsibilities :

Recruit, hire, and onboard staff to maintain full staffing

Work with the faculty to implement and manage the application process for periop pipeline programs

Work with the CRNA anesthesia tech liaison, clinical engineering, and the Vice Chair for Operations to clarify roles and responsibilities for the anesthesia techs and to create and deploy robust initial and ongoing training procedures

Create staffing schedules

Create and implement robust and comprehensive training and competency

Assessments for all clinical areas that culminate with shadowing experiences in Periop Services.

Ensure Techs follow procedure / guidelines for proper stocking / restocking of supplies

Ensure annual training is completed and up-to-date

Ensure optimal handling of all equipment through technical expertise and a robust training program to develop the technical expertise of all members

Ensure staff safety & OSHA compliance (e.g., controlled substances, other high-risk medications, needles, electrical hazards, anesthetic gases, radiation safety, lifting safety) and all general institutional mandatories (e.g., HIPAA training, compliance, flu vaccination, etc.)

Act as a resource for technicians, providers, learners, and other healthcare team members by providing technical guidance and instruction as appropriate. Serve as an instructor / facilitator of educational in-services for technicians as well as orientation and training of technicians and other health care team members.

Ensure communication between clinicians and the techs (e.g., place monthly tech schedule calendar in the stock room & control room for clinicians and techs)

Track tech performance, including, but not limited to compliance with standard room turnovers, shift handoffs, quality of equipment preparation in all assigned areas, daily completion of the accountability form, and attendance for the Tuesday morning meetings.

Collect and address feedback from clinicians concerning tech availability, responsiveness, usefulness during emergencies, skill in troubleshooting equipment, and obtaining Specimens, ABGs, ACTs, and other point-of-care tests

Utilize feedback and formal performance evaluations to improve team member engagement, performance, and career development

Follow productivity measures to document appropriate staffing levels and utilization (including the completion of low frequency but critical workload, such as taking inventory to identify and redeploy items approaching their expiration date)

Make the daily staff assignments to ensure the team is optimally deployed.

Consult the upcoming Operating Room schedule to determine the supply and equipment needs for upcoming procedures, and deploy teams to ensure supplies and equipment accordingly (e.g., next-day procedures in off-sites that require a mobile anesthesia machine and pediatric equipment)

Work with end users, supply chain managers, and vendors to optimize equipment selection for each of the four supply areas (Main OR, ODS, Endoscopy, L&D) plus all specialty carts (pediatric anesthesia, MH, hemorrhage, DART, offsite, PRI).

Work with end users and supply chain managers to optimize restocking procedures and par levels for each of the supply areas and specialty carts

Maintain the systems the anesthesia techs will use to ensure optimal inventory in all locations (e.g., inventory and replace / update markers, stock sheets, contact list sheets, and par levels).

Position Directly Supervises / Leads : Anesthesia Techs and PSAs

May perform other duties assigned.

Salary Information :

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply :

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents :

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Recruitment Contact Information :

Please contactfor any recruiting related questions.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and / or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity :

Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity :

Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity :

Grasping, Kneeling, Repetitive Motion, Sharps

Benefits Eligible :

Salary : $50,000