Supervisor Anesthesia Services

Anesthesia Services Supervisor

Supervisor Anesthesia Services performs a wide range of duties including coordinating inventory of anesthesia specific medications and ordering of medical supplies and equipment. Supervises day-to-day operations in anesthetizing sites, managing and understanding departmental workflow to ensure timely completion of tasks and effective follow-through on requests. Works with guides and directs Anesthesia Technicians in all aspects of anesthesia supply inventory control, professional communication, anesthesia cart management, medication stock management, and utilization of medical supplies and movable anesthesia equipment within Monument Health. Maintains working knowledge of anesthesia processes according to JCAHO. Monitors operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement processes for improvements to maximize efficiency while minimizing quality issues and feedback. Promotes organizational and departmental goals and objectives in accordance with established policies and procedures. Demonstrates ongoing growth and development of self through active self-reflection, personal competency development strategies, and role modeling the "Grow myself, grow my team, and grow Monument Health (G3) Leadership Competencies" to promote the Monument Health vision and mission.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Essential Functions:

• Assists direct supervisor in supporting efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness of anesthesia services.
• Complete employee timecards according to personnel policies.
• Onboarding and orientation of new Anesthesia Technicians.
• Develop and maintain Anesthesia Technician monthly schedules, vacation requests, and holiday rotations.
• Daily anesthesia technician assignments.
• Knowledgeable in JCAHO accreditation policies, procedures, and mandates related to anesthesia.
• Develop monthly cleaning rotations along with inspections to ensure JCAHO standards are followed in all anesthetizing locations.
• Complete performance appraisals according to personnel policies.
• Create an effective learning environment by promoting a positive and professional workplace.
• Supervises and coordinates day-to-day anesthesia technician operations in anesthetizing sites, ensuring workflow efficiency, task prioritization, and timely completion of assignments.
• Demonstrates strong professional communication with staff, leadership, and clinical partners to ensure clarity, accountability, and follow-through.
• Proficient in hospital policy and procedures in cleaning and high-level disinfection of anesthesia equipment.
• Consistently evaluates departmental procedures; acquire data for quality improvement initiatives; responds to and coordinates product recalls of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Monitors departmental processes and performance, actively identifying improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency while minimizing quality concerns and negative feedback.
• Coordinates monthly anesthesia technician specific meetings and in-services.
• Contributes and coordinates with the Anesthesia management team to facilitate daily departmental duties, functions, and procedures throughout Monument Health.
• Coordinates and implements in-services for anesthesia providers and technicians on new equipment and products when necessary.
• Coordinates and monitors anesthesia cart management to ensure accurate PARs, anesthesia machine maintenance, and out of OR anesthesia set up processes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

Required:

Education - High School Diploma/GED in General Studies

Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer

Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.

Preferred:

Certification – Auto Transfusion (Cell Saver) Training

Work Experience - 3+ years Anesthesia Monitoring Technician experience

Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.Physical Requirements: Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Category

Clinical Care

Job Family

Anesthesia

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular