Question

In July, a new endoscopy and electrophysiological lab are opening up. It is projected 60 endoscopies and 5 EP studies will be performed daily. Based on preliminary work sampling to determine the time it will take to code these types of cases; it will take 5 minutes per endoscopy and 15 minutes per EP study. Calculate number of FTE needed to be hired to cover additional procedures per 7.5 hour day

Answer 1

The number of FTE needed to be hired to cover the additional procedures per 7.5 day work is:

= 1.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Endoscopies EP Studies Total

Projected number of studies 60 5 65

Time in minutes for per study 5 15

Total time required (in minutes) 300 75 375

Full-time Employee (FTE) works 7.5-hour day or 450 minutes (7.5 * 60) per day.

b)The number of full-time employees (FTE) needed to be hired to cover the additional procedures per 7.5-day work is 1. The FTE has 450 minutes available for the additional procedures. She will only require 375 minutes. Therefore, she has extra (idle) time of 75 (450 - 375) minutes per workday.