Manager Anesthesia Support Services

The University of Chicago Medicine • $90K — $120K *

Chicago, IL 60629In-Person

Hospitals & Medical Centers

Less than 5 years of experience

3 weeks ago

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Qualifications

Associates degree in technical or related field required
Comprehensive computer proficiency is a must
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience as an anesthesia or operating room technician preferred
Three years of management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Schedule and manage anesthesia technicians and technologists
Conduct performance evaluations and set work goals for staff
Provide training and develop training programs for technicians
Screen and recommend new applicants for positions
Oversee maintenance, repair, and acquisition of anesthesia equipment
Monitor and manage departmental budget for supplies and equipment
Liaise with various departments and committees on operational matters

Benefits

Full-time position with an established schedule
Opportunity for ongoing training and professional development
Engagement in departmental educational initiatives
Supportive environment for career advancement
Collaborative work culture with direct interactions across departments

Full Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Ensures there is no interruption of Anesthesia services throughout the hospital due to supply shortages or equipment failure. This requires the management and training of personnel available for technical and patient care support, maintaining supplies, and the maintenance of equipment. Serves as the first line of contact between technicians and clinicians. Serves as the support service's liaison to other departments throughout the Hospitals. Participates in the education of faculty, residents and nurse anesthetists in the architecture of the anesthesia equipment and proper use.

Essential Job Functions

Schedules all anesthesia technicians and technologists.
Schedules daily work according to staffing needs.
Will "fill in" in the daily schedule when required due to absences.
Completes and conducts annual and probationary performance evaluations of all technicians and technologists on a timely basis.
Meets with technicians and technologists to develop work goals, and provides ongoing feedback regarding performance.
Provides staff training and contributes to development of training program.
Screens prospective applicants for placement.
Follows up with HR to recommend employment if qualified, and coordinates hiring process once a determination has been made.
Completes payroll analysis and submits time and attendance for all subordinates.
Approves all vacation and time off requests.
Maintains all records concerning employee time and attendance.
Evaluates new equipment for function and cost and recommend acquisition.
Coordinates manufacturer in-services for both the Department and the Technician/Technologist group, for new and upgraded items.
Determines schedule for placement of new equipment into daily operations and communicates relevant information to the Department.
Supervises the repair and maintenance of all anesthesia equipment and instruments.
Works with Clinical Engineering to assure that repairs are completed in a timely fashion, and that the Service Level Agreement for interaction between the departments is being upheld.
Acts as the department representative on institutional committees.
Secures maintenance contracts with manufacturers for equipment and instruments and maintains equipment and instruments according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Manages daily work of the Anesthesia Buyer, who is responsible for the ordering of all anesthesia supplies, equipment and instruments for the GOR and CLI.
Provides oversight and monitoring of Materials Management team processes for purposes of ordering and stocking of the Comer and DCAM O.R.'s. Supervises organization of support spaces, restocking of O.R.'s and work areas, supply and set-up assistance for practitioners.
Monitors performance to hospital budget targets for supplies and equipment.
Completes daily, on-going surveillance of all operating rooms and off-site anesthetizing locations, as well as Technician/Technologist personnel throughout the organization.
Serves as primary contact and Operations Manager for the O.R. Blood Gas Labs. In this role, performs all proficiency testing, competency training and testing, and daily oversight of three remote labs.
Functions as primary liaison and contact for the College of American Pathology (CAP), CLIA, the external laboratory consultant, and the internal quality manager for decentralized laboratories.
Handles all disciplinary and commendatory actions for the Technician/Technologist group, including: promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.
Conducts weekly educational in-services for Technician/Technologist group.
Aids team in setting and meeting educational goals, including preparation for certification through the ASATT (American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists).
Trains all new technicians in the areas of: O.R. practices, preliminary Technician processes, time and attendance expectations, safety, blood gas testing, off-site activities, and general orientation to the Department.
Performs competency testing for turn overs, cart preparation, equipment processing, stocking of workroom and off-site requirements.
Communicates and assists Technicians and Technologists in disseminating and upholding the Hospital's mission statement, as well as relevant Studer goals and objectives.
Discusses annual employee surveys and develops improvement plans related to feedback.

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in technical or related field required
Must demonstrate comprehensive computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree preferred
Experience as an anesthesia or operating room technician preferred.
Three years of management experience preferred.

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-time
Shift: 1
Unit/Department:Anesthesiology
CBA Code: Non-Union

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