<p>Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours:</p> <p>40</p> <p>Work Shift:</p> <p>Days (United States of America)</p> <p>Shift 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday. Includes weekend and holiday call, and disaster team required</p> <p>Primary Function/General Purpose of Position</p> <p>Provides oversight and supervision to the Anesthesia Techs and Anesthesia Tech Team Leader. Responsible for developing policy and procedures for Anesthesia functions. Responsible for recruitment and training of Anesthesia Techs. Develops, administers, and assures Anesthesia Techs are maintaining competency levels. Interfaces with Chairman of Anesthesia and OR manager at each Health Care Facility to administer to the needs and expectations of the department.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions</p> <ul> <li> <p>Adheres to hospital/department policies</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in the coordination of patient care: Assists MDs/CRNAs in planning patient care, Collaborates with other health team members, Participates in performance improvement activities</p> </li><li> <p>Implements patient care: Assists MDs/CRNAs, as directed, during induction of anesthetic and/or other agents, Responds to MD/CRNA directives, as directed during perioperative phase, Communicates patient information to the appropriate persons, Accounts for equipment and supplies used in patient care.</p> </li><li> <p>Interpersonal skills: Communicates with peers, other health team members, patients, visitors, Maintains adaptability, Supports unit team, Resolves problems, Consistently meets the department's Customer Service Quality Standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Clinical preceptor: Performs clinical preceptor role for anesthesia techs - collaborating with the anesthesia coordinator.</p> </li><li> <p>Care of environment and equipment: Maintains unit, maintains and cleans equipment. 10%</p> </li><li> <p>Assumes leadership role: Effectively problem solves, Serves as a role model, Supports staff, Completes performance reviews, Supports customer services, Supports clinical areas and leadership of those areas, Assists in planning and implementation of unit goals, Maintains open communication, Assists business manager with department financials, Encourages cost effectiveness, Maintains productivity, Scheduling dept. coverage, Timekeeping/payroll, Maintain inventory and equipment, Assist with dept. Budget</p> </li></ul> <p>This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.</p> <p>Licensing/Certification</p> <ul> <li> <p>Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.</p> </li><li> <p>Anesthesia Technician certification preferred.</p> </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li> <p>High School diploma or GED required. (required)</p> </li><li> <p>Associates Degree (preferred)</p> </li></ul> <p>Work Experience</p> <ul> <li> <p>Employed as an Anesthesia Tech or in Healthcare for 5 or more years (required)</p> </li><li> <p>Management/leadership experience (preferred)</p> </li></ul> <p>Training</p> <ul> <li>N/A </li></ul> <p>Language</p> <ul> <li>N/A </li></ul> <p>Patient Population</p> <p>The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care.? This is a Joint Commission requirement.? Also, select the age of the patient population served:</p> <p>X?????Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.</p> <p>Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.</p> <p>Neonates (0-4 weeks)</p> <p>Infant (1-12 months)</p> <p>Pediatrics (1-12 years)</p> <p>Adolescents (13-17 years)</p> <p>Adults (18-64 years)</p> <p>Geriatrics (65 years and older)</p> <p>Not applicable to this position</p> <p>Working Conditions/Physical Requirements</p> <p>Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying over 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling over 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.</p> <p>Skills</p> <p>Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of the Anesthesia Techs. Scope of Practice and responsibilities to and for the Anesthesiologists.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer to the needs of the patient and physician.</p> </li><li> <p>Skill in identifying problems through quality improvement processes and recommending/implementing solutions.</p> </li><li> <p>Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.</p> </li></ul> <p>Soft/Interpersonal Skills:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, hospital staff and public.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to communicate clearly.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment.</p> </li></ul> <p>Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans </li><li>Prescription drug coverage </li><li>Flexible spending accounts </li><li>Life insurance w/AD&D </li><li>Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Educational Assistance </li><li>And much more </li><li>Benefits offerings vary according to employment status. </li></ul> <p>Department:</p> <p>Anesthesiology/CRNA - St Francis Hospital</p> <p>It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com.</p>