Job Description:

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Manage the shift operations of the anesthesia technology department, working under the direction of the Department Manager and the anesthesia care providers. Ensure efficient and cost-effective performance in accordance with department operating budgets, goals, and objectives. Participate in staff recruitment and retention of personnel. Maintain and organize the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies and personnel to facilitate department functions, demonstrating operational familiarity in relation to critical and non-critical equipment. Perform quality controls with various anesthesia machines to include reactions to device alarms, troubleshooting, testing, and diagnosis. Maintain effective communication with members of the UHealth medical staff, medical directors, administrative team, and surgical and perioperative services leaders. Establish and continuously assess the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with university policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on university policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Graduate/GED

Associate degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles


• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.


• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.


• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.


• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.


• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Responsible for the shift staff coverage - operational schedules to provide optimal coverage for the department. Consults the Operating Room schedules to determine supply needs for procedures. Coordinates anesthetizing locations for indicated procedure to include set ups and calibrating monitoring devices, troubleshooting anesthesia equipment malfunctions, routing non-functional equipment to the proper department for repair. Oversee the orientation and on-boarding of new hires, support continuing education, and the validation of their unit specific competencies (probation and annual). Provides input or capital budget. Functions as a resource person regarding anesthesia equipment and supplies. Adjusts par levels as needed in conjunction with the Department Manager and Materials Management Director. Continually monitors staff productivity, through careful consideration of staff daily tasks, staffing priorities and reducing non-essential interruptions for the staff to complete their job during the allocated time. Follows up on repair of equipment to be done on a timely manner.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

Anesthesia Tech school graduate preferred

Certification and Licensing:

American Heart Association BLS Certified

Certification America Society of Anesthesia Technologist preferred

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a health-related field

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:H10 Apply Now