Assistant Manager - Anesthesia Technical Services (Full-Time, 8-Hour Evening Shift)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, PA

24d•$51 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager of the Anesthesia Technical Services Department at Stanford Health Care assists in the management and coordination of daily operations within the department. Works closely with the Manager of the Anesthesia Technical Services Department and collaborates with other department managers to ensure safe patient care and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
Three years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, including one year of lead or supervisory experience, for those with a degree.
Acquire and maintain thirty continuing education credits related to anesthesia every two years.
CAT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS - Basic Life Support
Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.

Nice To Haves

Five years of recent experience as an Anesthesia Technician, with at least one year of lead or supervisory experience, may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

Supports the Manager in overseeing the functions of the Anesthesia Department and ensures compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Articulates and promotes patient safety goals, leading and championing patient safety practices.
Coordinates and documents essential and mandated education and training programs for anesthesia department staff.
Evaluates workflow and processes within the department, making recommendations for improvement while ensuring compliance with organizational, federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
Implements policies and procedures of the Operating Room Department and collaborates with peers to achieve department goals.
Participates in the interview process and assists in the selection of new staff members.
Prepares production reports and communicates issues and needs to the Director/Manager.
Serves as a liaison between management and operating rooms, clinics, and other departments within the hospital.
Resolves daily issues that arise and acts as a resource for staff and customers regarding decontamination and sterilization processes of surgical instruments and endoscopes.
Assists with budgetary responsibilities, staying within allocated resources and preparing reports on budget variances and operational statistics.
Tracks attendance and performance issues of assigned staff, provides counseling, and handles corrective actions as per policy and procedure.