ANES OR CLIN SUPP SUPV 1

About the role

Supervises the activities of anesthesia technicians. May also supervise equipment technicians and patient care assistants. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises staff; develops and coordinates schedule to meet staffing levels and policies
• Supervises operations and is a resource on escalated customer service or workflow issues
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with established procedures
• Implements and evaluates practices to facilitate safe and quality care
• Inspects work activities to ensure work is performed according to prescribed policies and procedures
• Trains staff on new procedures
• Recommends action plans for performance improvement based on staff feedback
• Affords assistance with administration and management of resources; ensures expenses are maintained within budget
• Communicates and collaborates with intra-department supervisors and managers (Operating Room, Sterile Processing Department, Infection Control, and Materials Management)
• Provides input and recommends new processes and workflows to improve safety, utilization and efficiency in surgical areas
• Oversees stocking and preparing anesthesia and / or operating room equipment and supplies
• Ensures routine maintenance and safety checks of equipment, cleaning, and disinfecting of equipment after use
• Manages repair of inoperable equipment
• Manages the maintenance of documentation for machine testing and quality control documentation, in compliance with quality assurance standards
• Trains staff, teaching quality and safety techniques
• Mentors staff in meeting professional goals and developing growth areas
• Affords assistance in coordinating staff development, training, and competency assessment
• Assists in recruiting and orients new employees
• Evaluates performance and competencies
• Serves as a role model for staff of technical expertise, professionalism and communication

Qualifications

• Solid subject matter knowledge to train and guide employees on anesthesia care and / or equipment techniques
• Knowledge of relevant medical center, HR and UC policies and processes
• Solid knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment
• Solid customer service and diplomacy skills to resolve escalated issues in an effective manner
• Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with others throughout the organization
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with professional and administrative staff, peers, multidisciplinary team members and management
• Ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process
• Solid verbal and written communication skills to explain technical anesthesia concepts, actively listen, persuade, advise, and counsel
• Solid knowledge of organization's anesthesia documentation application programs