Peri Operative Anesthesia Tech Supervisor

IHA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA in Grand Rapids seeks a Perioperative Anesthesia Tech Supervisor to lead perioperative technicians across surgical services, ensuring safe, efficient case preparation, anesthesia support, sterile processing coordination, and OR turnover.

You will oversee staffing, training, performance management, and collaboration with OR Nursing Leadership, Anesthesia, SPD, and Biomedical teams to optimize throughput and patient care.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team development.
• Operational workflow management across perioperative services.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Problem-solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision of perioperative technicians, including daily staffing coverage and assignments.
• Oversees scheduling, timekeeping, and staffing adjustments based on volume.
• Performs performance management, coaching, and corrective action as needed.
• Leads hiring, onboarding, and competency validation of staff.
• Promotes accountability, professionalism, and teamwork across teams.
• Escalates operational issues impacting perioperative technician services.

Skills

Leadership

Operational workflow management

Communication

Problem-solving

Accountability

Perioperative knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

EMR / EHR

Job description

Description

Position provides direct leadership, oversight, and coordination of perioperative technicians across surgical and procedural services. This role ensures safe, efficient, and standardized support for perioperative workflows including case preparation, anesthesia support, sterile processing coordination, and operating room turnover.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position provides direct leadership, oversight, and coordination of perioperative technicians across surgical and procedural services. This role ensures safe, efficient, and standardized support for perioperative workflows including case preparation, anesthesia support, sterile processing coordination, and operating room turnover.

Responsible for team performance, operational efficiency, equipment readiness, and collaboration across Surgical Services, Sterile Processing, and Anesthesia to support high-quality patient care and optimal throughput.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field.

Credentials/Licensure

• Minimum: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or relevant certification preferred (if applicable based on internal standards). BLS certification.
• Preferred: N/A

Related Experience

• Minimum: Minimum of 3–5 years healthcare experience in perioperative services, operating room support, or related healthcare environment.
• Preferred: Prior leadership, lead, or charge-level experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Leadership and team development
• Operational workflow management
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving and process improvement
• Accountability and performance management
• Knowledge of perioperative environment and anesthesia workflows

Computer Competency

Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Physical/Mental

Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Fast-paced clinical environment with frequent interruptions. Requires ability to multitask and respond to real-time operational needs. May be required to travel to other Trinity Health locations within West Michigan.

AGES OF PATIENTS SERVED

• Newborns
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics
• NA

CORE VALUES

• Reverence – We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
• Commitment to Those Who Are Experiencing Poverty– We stand with and serve those who are experiencing poverty, especially those most vulnerable.
• Justice – We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
• Stewardship – We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
• Integrity – We are faithful to who we say we are.
• Safety – We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Essential Functions

Leadership & Supervision

Provides Direct Supervision Of Perioperative Technicians, Including

• Daily oversight of work assignments and staffing coverage
• Scheduling, timekeeping, and staffing adjustments based on volume
• Performance management, coaching, and corrective action
• Leads hiring, onboarding, training, and competency validation of staff
• Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork
• Serves as escalation point for operational issues impacting perioperative technician services

Operations & Workflow Management

Standardizes Workflows And Processes For

• Case cart preparation and room setup
• Turnover processes and room readiness
• Anesthesia support and equipment preparation
• Coordinates technician support across all procedural areas where anesthesia services are provided
• Monitors daily operations to ensure alignment with surgical schedule and case demands
• Identifies workflow inefficiencies and implements process improvements

Equipment & Environment Oversight

Oversees Readiness, Availability, And Maintenance Processes For

• Surgical equipment and case carts
• Anesthesia machines and monitoring devices (in coordination with anesthesia and biomed)
• Ensures appropriate handling, transport, and staging of equipment and supplies
• Partners with Sterile Processing to ensure instrument flow and availability

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborates With

• OR Nursing Leadership
• Anesthesia Leadership and providers
• Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
• Supply Chain and Biomedical Engineering

Facilitates effective communication across teams to ensure case readiness.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensures adherence to infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.

Supports Quality Initiatives Related To

• Case readiness and turnover efficiency
• Equipment safety and availability
• Process consistency across shifts

Participates in audits, performance improvement initiatives, and accreditation readiness.

Performance & Operational Metrics

Monitors And Improves Key Performance Indicators Such As

• Room turnover times
• Case readiness and delays
• Staff productivity and utilization

Provides regular updates to leadership on operational performance.

Supports data-driven decision making and staffing adjustments.

SYSTEMS AND

Position Summary

Position provides direct leadership, oversight, and coordination of perioperative technicians across surgical and procedural services. This role ensures safe, efficient, and standardized support for perioperative workflows including case preparation, anesthesia support, sterile processing coordination, and operating room turnover.

Responsible for team performance, operational efficiency, equipment readiness, and collaboration across Surgical Services, Sterile Processing, and Anesthesia to support high-quality patient care and optimal throughput.

What The Peri Operative Anesthesia Tech Supervisor Will Need

Education

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field.

Credentials/Licensure

• Minimum: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or relevant certification preferred (if applicable based on internal standards). BLS certification.

Related Experience

• Minimum: Minimum of 3–5 years healthcare experience in perioperative services, operating room support, or related healthcare environment.
• Preferred: Prior leadership, lead, or charge-level experience.

What The Peri Operative Anesthesia Tech Supervisor Will Do

• Provides direct supervision of perioperative technicians, including:
• Daily oversight of work assignments and staffing coverage
• Scheduling, timekeeping, and staffing adjustments based on volume
• Performance management, coaching, and corrective action
• Leads hiring, onboarding, training, and competency validation of staff
• Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork
• Serves as escalation point for operational issues impacting perioperative technician services

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.