Supervisor Anesthesia Services

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Anesthesia Services performs a wide range of duties including coordinating inventory of anesthesia specific medications and ordering of medical supplies and equipment. This role supervises day-to-day operations in anesthetizing sites, managing and understanding departmental workflow to ensure timely completion of tasks and effective follow-through on requests. The supervisor works with, guides, and directs Anesthesia Technicians in all aspects of anesthesia supply inventory control, professional communication, anesthesia cart management, medication stock management, and utilization of medical supplies and movable anesthesia equipment within Monument Health. They maintain working knowledge of anesthesia processes according to JCAHO, monitor operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement processes for improvements to maximize efficiency while minimizing quality issues and feedback. The position promotes organizational and departmental goals and objectives in accordance with established policies and procedures, and demonstrates ongoing growth and development through active self-reflection, personal competency development strategies, and role modeling the “Grow myself, grow my team, and grow Monument Health (G3) Leadership Competencies” to promote the Monument Health vision and mission.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED in General Studies
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
3+ years Anesthesia Monitoring Technician experience

Nice To Haves

Auto Transfusion (Cell Saver) Training

Responsibilities

Assists direct supervisor in supporting efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness of anesthesia services.
Complete employee timecards according to personnel policies.
Onboarding and orientation of new Anesthesia Technicians.
Develop and maintain Anesthesia Technician monthly schedules, vacation requests, and holiday rotations.
Daily anesthesia technician assignments.
Knowledgeable in JCAHO accreditation policies, procedures, and mandates related to anesthesia.
Develop monthly cleaning rotations along with inspections to ensure JCAHO standards are followed in all anesthetizing locations.
Complete performance appraisals according to personnel policies.
Create an effective learning environment by promoting a positive and professional workplace.
Supervises and coordinates day-to-day anesthesia technician operations in anesthetizing sites, ensuring workflow efficiency, task prioritization, and timely completion of assignments.
Demonstrates strong professional communication with staff, leadership, and clinical partners to ensure clarity, accountability, and follow-through.
Proficient in hospital policy and procedures in cleaning and high-level disinfection of anesthesia equipment.
Consistently evaluates departmental procedures; acquire data for quality improvement initiatives; responds to and coordinates product recalls of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Monitors departmental processes and performance, actively identifying improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency while minimizing quality concerns and negative feedback.
Coordinates monthly anesthesia technician specific meetings and in-services.
Contributes and coordinates with the Anesthesia management team to facilitate daily departmental duties, functions, and procedures throughout Monument Health.
Coordinates and implements in-services for anesthesia providers and technicians on new equipment and products when necessary.
Coordinates and monitors anesthesia cart management to ensure accurate PARs, anesthesia machine maintenance, and out of OR anesthesia set up processes.
All other duties as assigned.