Anesthesia Technician Supervisor - Surgical Services - Full Time/Days - Req# 2080657861

Brief Description

Job Objective:

Under the overall direction of the Director and/or Manager of Surgical Services or Designee and the direct supervision of the Registered Charge Nurse, the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor accepts and performs a wide variety of duties requiring a high degree of accuracy, provides technical assistance in planning, organizing, and improving the workflow in the unit to maintain the services provided to the Anesthesiologists. The Anesthesia Technician Supervisor facilitates the development of the Anesthesia Technicians.

Supervisor Duties:

• Assists in orientation and on-the-job training of new personnel
• Assists in the maintenance of records, reports, and department statistics involving anesthesia.
• Assists in monitoring anesthesia quality control within the department, such as anesthesia equipment, machines, and supplies
• Assumes responsibility for specific programs or procedures within the department, including development, implementation, and analysis
• Assists in development of orientation and on-the-job training program for new personnel
• Assists with in-service and continuing education within the department
• Collects relevant metrics to demonstrate improvement in care.
• Participate in process review of unit leadership and educator
  
  

Other Duties:

Check and oversee the Operating room suite readiness

• Evaluates the education needs of the anesthesia technician
• Coordinates the patient’s status (age appropriate) and planned surgery, then prepares appropriate circuits and supplies (i.e., pediatrics, thoracotomy cases) for anesthesia before anesthetization of the patient.
• Assists the anesthesiologist during induction of anesthesia, such as holding the patient, applying a non-invasive monitor when necessary.
• Stocks supplies, medications, and checks for outdates in both the Anesthesia cart and machine.
• Changes sharps containers and soda lime when needed
• Wipes down anesthesia machine, cables, and associated equipment, i.e., blood warmers, I.V. infusion, pumps, etc., between surgery cases.
• Collects washes and sterilizes laryngoscope blades according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Checks emergency intubation carts, pediatric and adult.
• Maintains appropriate PAR levels of supplies in the anesthesia storeroom.
• Prepare the transport monitor, complete with modules and cables necessary.
• Maintains supplies for the IV set-up area, A-line kits, Hotline kits, and epidural cart.
• Orders/ exchanges Pharmacy medication carts on a routine basis.
• Participates with the chief of Anesthesia and the Director of Surgical Services in setting realistic and measurable goals for performance.
• Utilizes cost containment without compromising the care of the patients.
• Follows guidelines of OSHA Standard Precautions.
• Participate in unit-based Performance Improvement activities.
• Assist in the transport of patients to and from the operating suites.
  
  

Non-Essential Duties:

• Able to perform nursing technicians’ responsibilities.
• Assist with completing orders for supply items as needed
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of proper instrumentation, supplies, and equipment used for anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot equipment used by anesthesiologists.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and OR standards
• Knowledge of proper sterilization and washing of reusable equipment used by anesthesiologists
• Knowledge of daily quality checks for anesthesia equipment/machines
  
  

Skills

• Medical terminology
• Attention to detail
• Attentive to the needs of the physician
• Good interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus
• Good leadership skills
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to set up and assist an anesthesiologist for the insertion of central lines and A-line placement
• Ability to re-order and maintain anesthesia supplies
• Ability to report/remove malfunctioning equipment to Biomed for repair
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for development, implementation and analysis of a specific departmental program or service, such as:
• In-service and continuing education program
• Monitoring ongoing quality assurance measures within the department
• Anesthesia equipment and instrumentation inventory, testing of equipment, computer training, etc.
• Department Safety inspections
• Department Hazardous Chemical Waste Surveillance inspections.
  
  

AVMC Values: All AVMC employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.
  
  

Management Competencies: All AVMC management (Supervisor, Manager, and Assistant Director) will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:

• Conflict Management
• Problem Solving
• Timely Decision Making
• Process Management
• Fairness to Direct Reports
• Hiring & Staffing
• Developing Direct Reports
  
  

Education and Experience:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in the English Language
  
  

Experience

• 3 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician
• 3 years of experience in an Acute Care Operating Room environment
• 3 years of experience working with Anesthesia equipment and machinery
• 1 year of experience in a progressive leadership role preferred
• Certification as an Anesthesia Technician preferred
  
  

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• BCLS
• Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia Course
  
  
  
  

AVMC Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

• Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy.
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code.
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities.
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties.
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters.
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff.
• Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVMC.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients, hospital and department information.
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Safely and effectively, we use all the equipment necessary to carry out duties.
• Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Conforms with required and appropriate accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines.
• Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education.
• Display a willingness to work as a team player.
• Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times.
• Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVMC Board of Directors.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.
• Ability to follow the Code of Conduct.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• May be exposed to contaminated instruments that may cause infections, burns, or cuts.
• Exposure to trace levels of anesthetic agents. Tasks are often performed under conditions of emotional stress.
  
  

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in the English Language
  
  

Experience

• 3 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician
• 3 years of experience in an Acute Care Operating Room environment
• 3 years of experience working with Anesthesia equipment and machinery
• 1 year of experience in a progressive leadership role preferred
• Certification as an Anesthesia Technician preferred
  
  

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• BCLS
• Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia Course