Anesthesia Support Manager, 40 Hours, Days

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Connecticut seeks an experienced Anesthesia Technician to manage equipment and support operating room procedures. The role requires coordinating daily departmental operations and ensuring proper function of anesthesia systems.

The incumbent will lead staff, participate in education, and apply Lean techniques to improve workflows, while maintaining high safety and quality standards in a busy surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years as an Anesthesia Technician.
• Minimum of five years in an operating room with high risk cases.
• Demonstrated management or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written.
• Knowledge of anesthesia machines, vaporizers, ventilators, monitors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dept operations, staffing, supplies, workflow and budget.
• Monitor staff competence and coordinate required training.
• Oversee education participation and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve department goals.
• Support anesthesia delivery systems and related equipment during procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia Technician

Operating room experience

Leadership / supervisory

Communication skills

LEAN techniques

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

ASATT Certification

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Anesthesia equipment knowledge

Job description

Exemption Status: Exempt Hiring Range: $79,164.80 - $142,480.00 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 0700-1530-Please see attached job description for more details Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 10010 - 3825 Anesthesiology

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Manages, integrates, and coordinates the daily operations of the University, Memorial and Hahnemann campuses, including direct supervision of all technical personnel, assignments, and quality control programs. Responsible for providing direct technical support including the proper assembly and functioning of anesthesia equipment and the performance of laboratory tests. Responsible for organizing in-services on equipment and basic lecture to residents.

Major Responsibilities

• Assures the efficient daily operation of the department including appropriate staffing, appropriate use of supplies, workflow, and productivity to meet patient needs and manage budget.
• Monitor’s competence of staff and ensures education to complete required competencies.
• Monitors continuing education participation.
• Works with individuals as necessary to improve.
• Chooses goals, projects, and sets priorities based on alignment with system goals.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and revision of departmental policies, procedures, and objectives to guide and support the delivery of service.
• Oversees direct technical support during operative procedures, and shall understand and assist with the following: Anesthetic Delivery Systems, Airway Management Equipment, including fiberoptic, Cardiovascular (ECG, Arterial pressure, Central Venous pressure, Pulmonary Artery pressure) monitoring, Central nervous system (ICP, NIRS technology) monitoring, Respiratory physiologic monitors (Capnography, Pulse oximetry and Blood gas analyzers), Digital and mechanical infusion pumps, Peripheral nerve stimulators, Temperature monitors, fluid/blood warmers, and Point of Care Ultrasound equipment.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

• Required: Associate’s Degree in Business or Healthcare or equivalent experience in specialized field. Certification in Anesthesia (ASATT).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Healthcare.

Experience/Skill

• Required: Minimum of three years as an Anesthesia Technician. Minimum of five years of experience working in an operating room where high risk level cases are done (e.g. cardiac surgery, transplantation, trauma, and transportation of ICU patients). Prior demonstrated ability in management or supervisory responsibilities. Demonstrates communication skills (both oral and written) necessary to interact with all levels of hospital staff. Working knowledge of the maintenance of anesthesia machines, anesthetic vaporizers, ventilators, spirometers, breathing circuits, and other related equipment. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with other departments and personnel. Ability to lead cross-functional teams to ensure team success. Knowledgeable in LEAN techniques and utilize those principles in process improvement activities.
• Preferred: Previous supervisory or management experience.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

Respect and Diversity

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Caregiver Culture

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.