Value Analysis Coordinator-RN- Heart & Vascular

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates the oversight and management of assigned initiatives. Ensures that all project plans are developed and executed using methodology consistent with System performance improvement and Value Analysis methodology.
• Monitors and maintains records of VAT initiatives including all product reviews, trials and evaluations.
• Serves as a liaison and clinical resource between Hospital/System administration, departments and clinical staff to ensure cost effective utilization of products, services and processes including, but not limited to, surgical supplies, capital equipment, technology and process related activities.
• Leads Value Analysis Monthly Team meetings. Participates or leads sub-groups of the VATs.
• Oversees the acquisition and implementation of newly approved products to include communication to all involved departments and/or facilities
• Will complete review of requested products which will include review of literature, search of federal databases, and search for any alerts and recalls.
• Leads system trials of new products. . Collects and analyzes data from the trials.
• Monitors patient outcomes for different initiatives when indicated.
• Interacts with all appropriate system wide department managers to assist with data collection, analysis, implementation, monitoring and follow-up with assigned projects.
• Maintains regular contact with all staff levels: clinical, administrative, professional and support.
• Assists in managing substitutes for back ordered items, customer complaints or problems with products.
• Promotes cooperation and communication among all team members. Knowledgeable regarding conflict resolution and effective communication. Mentors others.
• Administers/coordinates programs, projects and/or processes within the Supply Chain as assigned.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement innovation.