at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Director, Endoscopy Lab
Director, Endoscopy Lab
SEARCH EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 15, 2024
Hiring Department: Specialty Care Building
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1022975
Posting Close Date: February 1, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
Salary range: $149,000 - $179,000
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
Position Summary
Reports to the Associate Chief Ambulatory Operations Officer with a dotted line to the Associate Chief Clinic Operations Officer. The Director of Endoscopy Lab will plan, direct, organize, control and evaluate the operations of Endoscopy Lab operations. This position has 24X7 responsibilities of Endoscopy lab including staffing, supplies and equipment. This role is responsible for optimizing and increasing utilization of SCB Endoscopy lab through collaboration with physicians and Associate Chief Ambulatory Operations Officer SCB and communication and oversight of Endoscopy scheduling services. This position is responsible for directing and managing daily operations of the endoscopy suites including the peri anesthesia areas. Acts as a resource to physicians and staff on current trends and policy changes relative to Endoscopy operations and provides training, if necessary, on these issues. Is also accountable for the ongoing evaluation of Endoscopy Lab financial performance measure.
Duties & Responsibilities
Direct the daily operations of Endoscopy lab services, including 24x7 oversight
Manages budget, quality and safety standards for Endoscopy along with efficiency and throughput.
Manages the purchase and replacement of equipment and maintain proper inventory control for equipment.
Responsible for managing staffing which includes nurses, technologists, and support staff.
Over sees the human resources functions including hiring, training, and disciplining of staff
Manages Scheduling staffing and productivity.
Manages scheduling of Endoscopy procedures in a timely manner with continuous monitoring of fax orders and Epic depot procedure orders.
Mentors and oversees nursing leaders in the Endoscopy lab
Collaborates with other areas to assure quality, safety, and efficiency are meeting target metrics
Work with hospital finance and IT to update and maintain charge description master and ensure that charges are billed appropriately. Responsible for identifying and recommending process to improve revenues and reduce expenses
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