Assistant Manager - Anesthesia Technical Services (Full-Time, 8-Hour Night Shifts)

Stanford Health Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Anesthesia Technical Services Department in Palo Alto. The role supports daily operations, leads safety initiatives, and coordinates staff education to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include overseeing department functions, budgeting, staff selection, and acting as a liaison across hospital departments to maintain regulatory compliance and efficient patient care. Strong leadership and clinical background required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• Three years of progressively responsible anesthesia technician experience, including one year in a lead/supervisory role, or five years with supervision in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating daily operations of the Anesthesia Technical Services Department.
• Promote patient safety goals and lead patient safety practices.
• Coordinate and document essential education and training for anesthesia staff.
• Evaluate workflows and suggest improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Operating Room staff to implement department policies and goals.
• Participate in staff interviews and assist in selecting new hires.
• Prepare reports and communicate budget and operational issues to leadership.
• Serve as liaison between management, ORs, clinics, and hospital departments.
• Assist with decontamination and sterilization processes of instruments and endoscopes.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

1.0 FTE Full time Night - 08 Hour R2659586 Onsite 107450006 Anesthesia Multi Site Allied Health PALO ALTO, 500 Pasteur Dr, California

Night - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Job Description

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Assistant Manager of the Anesthesia Technical Services Department at Stanford Health Care assists in the management and coordination of daily operations within the department. They work closely with the Manager of the Anesthesia Technical Services Department and collaborate with other department managers to ensure safe patient care and operational efficiency.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What You Will Do

• Support the Manager in overseeing the functions of the Anesthesia Department and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Articulate and promote patient safety goals, leading and championing patient safety practices.
• Coordinate and document essential and mandated education and training programs for anesthesia department staff.
• Evaluate workflow and processes within the department, making recommendations for improvement while ensuring compliance with organizational, federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement policies and procedures of the Operating Room Department and collaborate with peers to achieve department goals.
• Participate in the interview process and assist in the selection of new staff members.
• Prepare production reports and communicate issues and needs to the Director/Manager.
• Serve as a liaison between management and operating rooms, clinics, and other departments within the hospital.
• Resolve daily issues that arise and act as a resource for staff and customers regarding decontamination and sterilization processes of surgical instruments and endoscopes.
• Assist with budgetary responsibilities, staying within allocated resources and preparing reports on budget variances and operational statistics.
• Track attendance and performance issues of assigned staff, provide counseling, and handle corrective actions as per policy and procedure.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• Three years (3) of progressively responsible and directly related work experience as an Anesthesia Technician, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience for those with a degree required.

OR

• Five years (5) of progressively responsible and directly related work experience as an Anesthesia Technician, with at least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience in lieu of a degree required.
• Required to acquire and maintain thirty continuing education credits related to anesthesia every two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required and
• BLS - Basic Life Support required and
• Cer.A.T. - Certified Anesthesia Technician required Within 2 Years of Hire or
• Cer.A.T.T. - Certified Anesthesia Technologist required Within 2 Years of Hire

These Principles Apply To ALL Employees

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $52.19 - $67.85 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.