Supervisor, OR Assistants & Anesthesia Techs

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

2d•$32 - $48

About The Position

The Supervisor - Anesthesia Technicians & Operating Room Assistants is responsible for supervision of the Operating Room Assistants and Anesthesia Technicians for the Main OR, Cath Lab, MDU, FBC, MRI and throughout the Bend hospital. The Supervisor ensures staff are providing excellent customer service and the quality of Operating Room cleanliness and preparation meets or exceeds the expectation of the organization. This position directly supervises the Operating Room Assistant and Anesthesia Technician caregivers and any other assigned caregivers, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and or Assistant Nurse Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Surgical Cleaning Technician Certification within one (1) year of hire
Current Anesthesia Technologist certification from the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Or Current certification as a paramedic through either the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or the Oregon Health Authority.
Three (3) years of relevant experience.
Ability to comply with on-the-job training that facilitates hospital environmental processes.
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Knowledge of cleaning supplies and processes.
Ability operate cleaning equipment and use approved cleaning solutions.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Monitors staff throughout shift to ensure adherence to guidelines and job standards established by the department manager and hospital are followed to ensure Operating Room cleanliness and sanitary guidelines are adhered to.
Responsible for quality of service provided by the department.
Inspects areas for cleanliness including room set up and necessary equipment is present.
Foster a culture of safety through daily rounding and communication with caregiver and leadership to ensure quick follow-up to caregiver concerns.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the abiltiy to manage conflict.
Prepares, updates and manages scheduling of staff.
Develops a strong team of talented Operating Room Assistants and Anesthesia Technicians.
Trains and mentors new hires to quickly acclimate the new hire to the expectations of the job.
Assists in ongoing training of staff by utlizing continual coaching, providing feedback and leadership.
Orders supplies for department and notifies management in a timely manner of needed supplies.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the cleaning processes, regulatory requirements, codes and disaster response process, and infection control policies, as it applies to the department.
Inspects areas during shift for cleanliness and directs staff to make proper corrections in order to ensure sanitation for assigned areas.
Follows guidelines and job standards established by the department manager and hospital to ensure facility cleanliness and sanitary guidelines are adhered to.
Performs cleaning tasks as needed in accordance with department standards if cleaning staff are not readily available.
Directs and participates in Quality Improvement activities as required to improve the environment for St. Charles Health System patients, staff and visitors.
Reports needed repairs and/or services to hospital facilities per St. Charles Health System guidelines.
Responsible for budget development, regular monitoring, accountability and meeting all operational targets for all areas within span of control.
Hires, directs, coaches, and monitors the performance of all direct reports, to develop and maintain a high-performance team that meets organizational and department goals.
Monitors and ensures all direct reports are current with compliance and safety requirements.
Implements and manages all organizational safety directives and goals.
Provides and oversees team’s delivery of customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
Collaborates with teams to review processes and identify/implement opportunities for improvements, applying Lean concepts and tools.
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports the Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.