• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day operations for Anesthesia Technologists to meet the expectations and goals of the organization.

• Contribute to the daily management and supervision of Anesthesia Technologists, including annual evaluations, corrective action, and payroll.

• Maintain the master work schedule for the Anesthesia Technologist team.

• Proactively resolve operational issues, including effectively and appropriately escalating matters, as needed.

• Will collaborate with the Director and managers for patient issues and help resolve issues effectively and appropriately.

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop best practice and quality patient care.

• Work in all areas of surgery to support all aspects of anesthesia care, including pre and post-surgical procedures.

• Confront difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures.

• Actively participate in ongoing quality and process improvement.

• Maintain and protect patient confidentiality.

• Maintain current competencies for designated patient care tasks.

• Properly sets up area for patient care, including proper setup and usage of equipment and supplies.

• Perform routine maintenance of anesthesia equipment.

• Ensure a patient care plan has been established regarding all patient medication, including collaborating with appointed staff to act in accordance with all policies and procedures.

• Coordinate patient care and monitoring equipment availability with PACU and Critical Care units.

• Manage work assignments to ensure completion of patient care activities i.e.; keep assigned rooms stocked, clean and ready for our next patient; Works with perioperative team to facilitate a prompt room turnover.

• Consider budget while maintaining sufficient stock, and reviews for outdates, supplies and non-scheduled drugs in the anesthesia workroom, machines, carts and auxiliary anesthetizing locations.

• Maintain inventory of disposable and non-disposable equipment, including all supplies and initiate replacement using established vendors.

• Maintain and document equipment maintenance and repair plans. Coordinate with Biomedical Engineering and/or supporting companies regarding maintenance service plans and repairs and ensure adequate back-up of equipment at all times.

• Participate with the assessment of current and future learning needs of staff and the development and implementation of an annual education plan.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Satisfies one of the following requirements:

• Completion of an ASATT certification eligible Anesthesia Tech program;

• Completion of a Paramedic program (may be evidenced by current, active national or Arizona Paramedic certification;

• 3+ years of comparable patient care experience in anesthesia and/or emergency services

Licensure/Certification: BLS, ACLS and PALS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technologist in an acute care and/or emergency services.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Keyboarding skills: must be able to use designated computer software applications.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the anesthesia equipment, including proper quality assurance, storage, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Anesthesia department procedures, principals of asepsis and sterile technique.
• Utilizes effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes while meeting KHI vision and mission.
• Demonstrates ability to proactively lead staff compliant with KHI vision, mission, and values.

Licensure/Certification:

• ASATT certification as an Anesthesia Technologist.

• National or Arizona state certification as a Paramedic.

• Able to demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical ability.

• Must be able to stand or walk continuously.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to assist with patient transfers using designated resources.