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

Answer:

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

= 1.

 

Step-by-step 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.