Assistant Manager - Anesthesia Technicians and Operating Room Assistants
About The Position
The Assistant Manager assists with the day-to-day workflow, management, and direction of Anesthesia Technicians and Operating Room Assistants across the organization. The role oversees daily operations, staffing, scheduling, equipment and supplies, and coordination with other departments. It performs supervisory functions, including staff interviews, hiring recommendations, training, performance evaluations, coaching, and personnel actions. The Assistant Manager supports the Manager with administrative and managerial duties and may assume the Manager’s responsibilities when delegated or when the Manager is absent. The position serves as a liaison among management, operating rooms, clinics, and other hospital departments, resolving operational and personnel issues. It supports department planning, goal setting, quality improvement, risk management, policy development, and evaluation of special projects. The role monitors service quality, conducts audits, and helps implement corrective actions and process improvements to support patient safety and high standards of care. The Assistant Manager also helps procure and maintain anesthesia and operating room equipment, standardize supply management, and develop staff training and professional development programs. The position requires an associate degree in a work-related field, three years of progressively responsible related work experience, and required life-support and anesthesia technician certifications.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a work-related field or discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Three years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
- RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support or Basic Life Support certification by the American Heart Association.
- ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians within 365 days of hire.
- Profound understanding of anesthesia and operating room support services, procedures, equipment, and protocols.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with regulations, standards, and guidelines governing anesthesia and surgical procedures.
- Ability to manage departmental budgets, allocate resources effectively, and optimize cost-efficiency.
- Knowledge of healthcare industry trends, challenges, and best practices, and quality-improvement methods for enhancing patient-care outcomes.
- Ability to identify and analyze complex problems related to anesthesia and surgical services and develop solutions to improve efficiency.
- Skill in troubleshooting equipment issues and resolving emergencies effectively and promptly.
- Ability to supervise and lead anesthesia technicians and operating room assistants and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and patient-safety protocols.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with healthcare providers, staff, hospital administration, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Skill in conflict resolution, mentorship, and providing constructive feedback.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day workflow, management, and direction of Anesthesia Technicians and Operating Room Assistants.
- Oversee daily operations by assigning tasks, setting schedules, providing guidance, and managing staffing levels, equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure resource availability and revise workflows to meet customer and departmental needs.
- Interview and recommend hiring new staff; provide or arrange training; evaluate performance; and recommend promotions, transfers, or disciplinary actions.
- Assist the Manager with administrative and managerial functions and assume delegated duties or responsibilities during the Manager’s absence.
- Oversee staff timecards and schedules and ensure accurate recording of hours worked.
- Facilitate orientation, training, ongoing staff development, coaching, corrective action, and employee performance evaluations.
- Serve as a liaison between management, operating rooms, clinics, and other hospital departments, and resolve daily operational and personnel issues.
- Participate in unit goal planning, development, growth evaluation, and assigned special projects.
- Support continuous quality, process, performance improvement, and risk management; monitor service quality, conduct audits, and implement improvements.
- Assist with developing and administering policies, procedures, and short-term goals for Anesthesia and Operating Room support areas.
- Assist with procurement or upgrading of anesthesia technologies and operating room equipment, and standardize supply-chain practices to optimize inventory and costs.
- Review and revise quality-assurance processes to support best practices, regulatory standards, and patient-safety protocols; identify deficiencies and help implement corrective actions.
- Assess staff training needs and help develop customized training programs, including hands-on simulations and peer-learning opportunities.
- Coordinate with other departments regarding patient- or staff-related problems; communicate supply requirements and recommend equipment purchase, maintenance, or repair.
- Assess processes for inefficiencies and bottlenecks and help implement standardized protocols and evidence-based best practices.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible; specific benefit offerings are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
