Anesthesia Technician Supervisor

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Bell Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations, mentor staff, and ensure high quality patient care under the Anesthesia Technician Manager. You will coordinate staffing, maintain regulatory compliance, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and technicians to improve productivity and patient outcomes.

Candidates should have 5+ years as an anesthesia tech, HS diploma, and ASATT/ACLS/BLS credentials;

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 5+ years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in lieu of Cer AT/Cer ATT.
• Associates Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care.
• Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel staffing schedules.
• Collaborates with the Manager, Director and Physician leadership to establish patient care standards and evaluates staff compliance.
• Serves as a mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to positive health teaching and maintenance.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff.
• Creates and maintains a supportive work environment for the entire team.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Title

Anesthesia Technician Supervisor

Days - Full Time

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of the Anesthesia Technician Manager, this position is responsible for the performance of high quality patient care and the successful use of technology as ordered and prescribed by the attending surgeon, anesthesiologist or Perfusionist. (All duties as outlined in the Anesthesia Tech job description.)

Additionally, The Supervisor assists/supports the Anesthesia Technicians administratively and clinically. He/she assists in supervisory planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating activities. He/she assumes responsibility for the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the work being performed by the Anesthesia Tech role. Is responsible for efficient day to day operations and optimum use of resources to maximize productivity. Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care. This includes instructing staff and ensuring compliance with standards through daily ongoing monitoring and performance management.
• Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel staffing schedules.
• Collaborates with the Manager, Director and Physician leadership to establish patient care standards and evaluates staff compliance.
• Serves as a mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients’ that is conducive to positive health teaching and maintenance.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff.
• Creates and maintains a supportive work environment for the entire team.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues.
• Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training of staff.
• Maintains clinical relevance, demonstrating self-development by keeping current on a variety of clinical, management and health care topics.
• Promotes a level of professionalism on the unit, both in culture and appearance.
• Motivates academic pursuit and continuing education on the part of the staff by establishing and meeting service based certification goals.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED
• 5 or more years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician in lieu of Cer AT/Cer ATT

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree OR
• Bachelors Degree

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 180 days of employment
• Certified Anesthesia Technician - American Society of Anesthesia Technicians-Technologists (ASATT) OR
• Certified Anesthesia Technologist - American Society of Anesthesia Technicians-Technologists (ASATT)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-59095

• Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

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