Job Information
Roper St. Francis Supervisor Electrophysiology Lab - Roper Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Supervisor of the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab exhibits exemplary clinical, operational, and financial performance in the Electrophysiology and device labs. This role is responsible for facilitating the planning, organization, implementation, and control of the resources needed for optimal performance in coordination with the physicians, other clinicians, and support staff. This job provides immediate supervision for EP laboratory staff.
Essential Job Functions
Supervise the clinical staff of the EP Lab including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, developing performance standards for the department and staff.
Review performance which includes ensuring staff have completed required mandatories.
Ensuring staff maintain their competency by evaluating patient treatment.
Ensuring all regulatory (DHEC, TJC, etc.) requirements have been met, staffing, scheduling, grievance resolution, corrective actions, discipline and terminating employment.
Manage the EP Lab operations by effective FTE staffing and scheduling and changing by analyzing patient flow and projected cases budgeted throughout the year.
Monitor departmental financial status through variance analysis and makeappropriate operational adjustments to maintain budget.
Maintain lab clinical protocols and modifies when appropriate and develop protocols for new procedures and maintain all departmental records and reports for administrative and regulatory purposes.
Evaluate work conditions to ensure safe practices, infection control policies and procedures, and life and fire safety programs are adhered to.
Ensure customer and patient satisfaction by conducting surveys, analyzing results, sharing Information with staff members, developing plans to address any patient or customer concerns, and acting as liaison between administration, and medical staff/patients/families/visitors, staff
Maintain and improve patient care standards and clinical protocols and assure continuous improvement by ongoing monitoring and variance evaluation and analysis.
Monitor all high risk and complicated cases and take appropriate action to assure high quality, cost effective clinical outcomes.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
- RCIS or BSN preferred. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. Cardioversion/Defibrillation, Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Education
- AS or equivalent in health-related field or HS diploma with 5 years’ experience in Electrophysiology. Testamur NASPE XAM AM/AP or AP/PA preferred.
Work Experience
At least 2 years of work experience in EP and Device lab procedures including but not limited to circulating, monitor and scrub positions.
Supervisory experience preferred
Training
N/A
Language
N/A
Patient Population
The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
Frequent standing, walking. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. Intermittent sitting, bending, and stooping. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases, radiation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Quiet to moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take calls and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.
Working Conditions
This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
__ Other:
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirement s for each physical demand and work position below.
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)
Stoop, Kneel
Crawling
Climbing
Balance
Bending
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
This section addresses the additional physical requirements/hazards on the associate in the role. Please identify ALL additional physical requirements/hazards.
Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far
Acuity – near
__ Not applicable to this position
Hazards - Select if a potential hazard for this job.
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Other:
__ Not applicable to this position
Skills
Demonstrates a high degree of understanding of cardiac arrhythmia’s, patient parameters, and the management of cardiac complications.
Demonstrates an understanding of all invasive EP and device implantation procedures, the equipment and supplies needed for each, and the indications for performing each procedure.
Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, families, and co-workers. The ability to analyze situations, apply critical thinking, and clearly communicate assessments and proposed recommendations.
Actively involved in recruiting, interviewing, hiring; collaborates with HR department. Performs mid-year and annual evaluations of dedicated EP staff.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology (EP) Lab - Roper Hospital
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .