Anesthesia Technician Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Manager Anesthesia is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and activities of the Anesthesia Technologist in accordance with standards established by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT). The role requires the ability to organize coordinate and supervise all departmental functions including airway management and ventilation support management of fluids and blood components anesthesia-related pharmacology and pathophysiology support anesthesia equipment preparation utilization of biotechnology and patient monitoring systems and supply and inventory management. The manager ensures compliance with ChristianaCare policies regulatory standards and unit-level procedures while actively participating in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives. Additionally the Manager plans organizes and directs the work of anesthesia technical personnel to support physicians and CRNAs in the safe and effective delivery of anesthesia care and high-quality patient outcomes.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee daily operations of the Anesthesia Technology Department ensuring efficient clinical and technical support for anesthesia services.
• Develop and manage staff schedules to maintain appropriate coverage for anesthesia services across all shifts.
• Ensure departmental operations align with budget targets operational goals and cost-effective resource utilization.
• Lead recruitment onboarding retention and performance management of anesthesia technologists and technicians.
• Coordinate staff orientation continuing education and competency validation including probationary and annual assessments.
• Maintain operational readiness of anesthesia equipment supplies and the clinical environment.
• Perform and oversee quality control testing troubleshooting and alarm response for anesthesia machines and related equipment.
• Collaborate with anesthesia leadership medical staff perioperative leaders and administrative teams to support efficient operations.
• Monitor compliance with organizational policies regulatory standards and internal departmental procedures.
• Manage caregiver scheduling daily assignments and time-off requests to ensure staffing coverage.
• Conduct operational huddles and coordinate education and training initiatives with the Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) and education leadership.
• Support the Department of Anesthesia Chair site directors and anesthesia providers to facilitate clinical workflow and service delivery.
• Develop and monitor departmental operating and capital budgets in collaboration with perioperative business leadership.
• Oversee procurement inventory management and standardization of anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Maintain policies and procedures related to anesthesia technician services equipment preparation and supply management.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation readiness at the unit level.
• Maintain documentation related to equipment requisition maintenance and repair.
• Lead departmental performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide operational support to the Operating Room Heart and Vascular Interventional Services (HVIS) Labor and Delivery and other procedural areas requiring anesthesia services.

SCOPE PURPOSE AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with nursing staff patients families visitors medical/dental staff ancillary staff students community agencies vendors staff from other hospitals and public.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Anesthesia Technician/Technologist

Anesthesia Lead Technician/Technologist

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to Director Perioperative Services Support Services

Sr. Vice President Procedural Platforms

Chair Department of Anesthesia

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in a healthcare-related field (e.g. Anesthesia Technology Respiratory Therapy or Health Sciences); bachelors degree preferred.

• Minimum of 35 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare environment.

• Experience working in a fast-paced high-acuity setting such as a Level I trauma center.

• Proficiency with inventory management systems (e.g. PeopleSoft or similar enterprise systems).

• Completion of an accredited anesthesia technician training program and certification as a Cer.A.T. or Cer.A.T.T. or eligibility through the Practical Experience Pathway administered by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT).preferred or must be completed within one year.

• Demonstrated leadership or management training in areas such as team development communication and conflict resolution.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Advanced certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrates knowledge of operating room/anesthesia supplies equipment and instrumentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate chain of command.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CCHS Values and Behaviors and departmental policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates computer skills and the ability to utilize various software applications.
• Effectively problem solves technical issues effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills by effectively dealing with/managing others at a variety of
• levels with diplomacy and tact.
• Adapts to a high volume high stress area.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable under constantly changing situations.
• Makes administrative decisions independently utilizing sound judgment with established standards.
• Organizes work while managing multiple tasks.
• Communicates efficiently and effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Works independently with established guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient medical records hospital staff physician and administrative matters.
• Performs required technical skills as outlined in procedures.
• Follows standard precautions and uses appropriate safety measures for patients coworkers and self.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of an accredited anesthesia technician training program and certification as a Cer.A.T. or Cer.A.T.T. or eligibility through the Practical Experience Pathway administered by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to stand walk sit bend lift carry reach twist handle stoop and climb as per unit based physical demands checklist.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent exposure to biological and environmental elements with occasional exposure to chemical elements as per unit-based Physical Demands Checklist.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

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