Anesthesia Technician Manager

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Perioperative and Procedural Services, the Anesthesia Technician Manager is responsible for high-quality patient care and the successful use of technology as ordered and prescribed by the attending surgeon, anesthesiologist, or perfusionist. The position performs the duties outlined in the Anesthesia Technician job description and provides administrative and clinical support to Anesthesia Technician Supervisors and staff. The Manager assists with supervisory planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating activities, and oversees assessment, planning, implementation, budgeting, and evaluation of Anesthesia Technician work across all locations. The role oversees efficient daily operations and effective resource use, while fostering collaboration and respect among physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members. The Manager maintains clinical relevance and knowledge of regulatory and professional standards, supports staff development and performance, and helps ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective department operations. The position also maintains the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies, and personnel; supports equipment quality control and troubleshooting; and works with perioperative leadership on equipment, supplies, policies, procedures, and system-wide standardization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician.
At least 1 year as an Anesthesia Technician Supervisor, Anesthesia Technician Lead, or in another supervisory capacity.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Certified Anesthesia Technician (ASATT) or Certified Anesthesia Technologist (ASATT) certification within 1-1/2 years.

Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and professional standards of care, instruct staff, and monitor and manage compliance.
Oversee and assist supervisors in developing, preparing, and monitoring personnel staffing schedules.
Collaborate with the Director and physician leadership to establish patient care standards and evaluate staff compliance.
Mentor staff in clinical excellence and patient and employee satisfaction.
Maintain a safe, caring environment conducive to patient health teaching and maintenance.
Oversee interviewing, hiring, education, and performance evaluation of Anesthesia Technician staff.
Create and maintain a supportive work environment characterized by respect and courtesy toward patients, staff, and colleagues.
Recommend personnel growth and development opportunities and arrange appropriate staff education and training.
Maintain clinical relevance and pursue self-development in clinical, management, and healthcare topics.
Promote professionalism and encourage academic pursuit and continuing education, including service-based certification goals.
Ensure efficient and cost-effective performance within department operating budgets, goals, and objectives; determine fiscal requirements, recommend budgets, and monitor costs and expenditures.
Organize and maintain the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies, and personnel to facilitate department functions, with familiarity with critical and non-critical equipment.
Perform quality controls on anesthesia machines, including responding to device alarms, troubleshooting, testing, and diagnosis.
Evaluate capital equipment and disposable items and consult perioperative leadership on items that meet department needs and budget.
Liaise with other departments and develop cooperative working relationships with physicians and other medical departments; exchange information and develop and implement solutions to problems.
Assist in developing, reviewing, revising, submitting, and implementing policies, procedures, and goals that support department and system goals.
Standardize supplies and equipment across health-system sites and assist with implementing Lean methodologies.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required by the assigned unit or department.
Perform other duties as assigned.