PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Assists Center Manager/ Facility Administrator in providing direction and oversight for the daily operations of the vascular access facility/ ambulatory surgery center. Assists management with all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge. In the absence of the CM/ FA has the authority to make decisions to ensure continuity of care and patient and staff safety. Assists in training staff and promoting good habits to ensure compliance.

 

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In the absence of the CM/ FA, oversees the daily workflow and operations of the team.Promotes compliance with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.Provides moderate supervision of the assigned team(s) regarding routine, daily operations.Technically proficient in the specific department.  Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility.Works on issues of limited scope; follows established practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.  Has a limited range - local within the department.Receives predetermined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review.  Role primarily focuses on tactical execution of routine situations.Supervises/directs daily operations of subordinates in the absence of the CM/ FA to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies.  In the absence of the CM/ FA provides immediate supervision of a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals, and maintaining schedules. Decisions have direct impact on work unit operations; usually limited to how to execute within defined processes.  Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve may cause delays in schedules.Interacts daily with subordinates and/or functional peer groups.  Interaction normally involves the exchange or presentation of factual information.Assists in educating and communicating with patients and family members to ensure continuity of care and life style improvements to increase longevity of dialysis access. Promotes good communications between dialysis center, patient, and the access center. Communicates with the CM/ FA regarding daily operations. Communicates with the physicians daily regarding daily work flow. Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor.Other duties as assigned.

 

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Day to day work includes minimal desk and personal computer work. It will mostly consist of interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. The position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee will occasionally be required to move, with assistance, patient and equipment of up to 200 lbs. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/ materials. The position may require travel in town with the Territory Manager (Marketing Manager) to visit dialysis centers and provide education for patients and family members. 

SUPERVISION:

May be responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of clinical staff.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED requiredAdvanced degree preferred

 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:  

2 - 3 years' experience in interventional radiology or cardiovascular interventional care required1 - 3 years' supervisory experience preferredRequires high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, decision-making and self-direction to accomplish multiple goals of environment. Strong communication skillsHigh degree of autonomy and accountability

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.