Supervisor Anesthesia - Operating Room - Bon Secours St Francis Hospital

Shift 6:00am 2:30pm Monday Friday. Includes weekend and holiday call and disaster team required

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Provides oversight and supervision to the Anesthesia Techs and Anesthesia Tech Team Leader. Responsible for developing policy and procedures for Anesthesia functions. Responsible for recruitment and training of Anesthesia Techs. Develops administers and assures Anesthesia Techs are maintaining competency levels. Interfaces with Chairman of Anesthesia and OR manager at each Health Care Facility to administer to the needs and expectations of the department.

Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to hospital/department policies

• Assists in the coordination of patient care: Assists MDs/CRNAs in planning patient care Collaborates with other health team members Participates in performance improvement activities

• Implements patient care: Assists MDs/CRNAs as directed during induction of anesthetic and/or other agents Responds to MD/CRNA directives as directed during perioperative phase Communicates patient information to the appropriate persons Accounts for equipment and supplies used in patient care.

• Interpersonal skills: Communicates with peers other health team members patients visitors Maintains adaptability Supports unit team Resolves problems Consistently meets the departments Customer Service Quality Standards.

• Clinical preceptor: Performs clinical preceptor role for anesthesia techs collaborating with the anesthesia coordinator.

• Care of environment and equipment: Maintains unit maintains and cleans equipment. 10%

• Assumes leadership role: Effectively problem solves Serves as a role model Supports staff Completes performance reviews Supports customer services Supports clinical areas and leadership of those areas Assists in planning and implementation of unit goals Maintains open communication Assists business manager with department financials Encourages cost effectiveness Maintains productivity Scheduling dept. coverage Timekeeping/payroll Maintain inventory and equipment Assist with dept. Budget

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

• Anesthesia Technician certification preferred.

Education

• High School diploma or GED . ()

• Associates Degree (preferred)

Work Experience

• Employed as an Anesthesia Tech or in Healthcare for 5 or more years (required)

• Management/leadership experience (preferred)

Training

• N/A

Language

• N/A

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also select the age of the patient population served:

XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (04 weeks)

Infant (112 months)

Pediatrics (112 years)

Adolescents (1317 years)

Adults (1864 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Frequent standing walking bending crouching stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting moving or carrying over 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling over 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions deadlines or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Knowledge of the Anesthesia Techs. Scope of Practice and responsibilities to and for the Anesthesiologists.

• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer to the needs of the patient and physician.

• Skill in identifying problems through quality improvement processes and recommending/implementing solutions.

• Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients hospital staff and public.

• Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.

• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks quickly in a fastpaced environment.