Anesthesia Tech Team Lead (Plano)

Job Title & Specialty Area: Anesthesia Technician Team Lead

Department: Operating Room

Location: Plano, TX

Shift: 10 Hour Shifts, Variable

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Responsible for all aspects of daily operations with emphasis on the quality and timeliness of anesthesia technician support, the availability of anesthesia-related supplies and equipment, and the successful resolution of issues. Ensures that staff is adequately trained and able to function in all anesthetizing locations. Coordinates operational duties such as completion of a master schedule in conjunction with the anesthesiology / nursing board-runner and administrative supervisors. Investigates patient care issues as necessary in conjunction with department director, the medical director, and the quality control administrator. This position will spend 60% of their time in clinical shifts and 40% of their time in administrative/leadership, recognizing that at least 10% of their time in the clinical shifts is still spent coaching, mentoring, and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the selection, training and skill development of direct reports
• Maintain master staffing schedule, Kronos timekeeping, coordinate staffing needs, monitor attendance and productivity
• Responsible for managing PTO requests and coordinating with other team leaders to ensure adequate coverage
• Responsible for disciplinary actions (documentation, verbal warnings, written warnings) under the oversight of Manager and Director
• Evaluate employee performance against existing department standards including annual PEAC review, quarterly reviews, coaching, etc.
• Participate in creating and revising department policies
• Must have a good working knowledge of computers and proficiency with data
• Coordinate & participate in scheduled department in-service programs & staff meetings
• Operational/Education/Quality/Risk Management/Survey Readiness:
• Deploy staff to ensure appropriate coverage in all clinical support areas
• Monitor and assure direct reports are adhering to hospital and department policies and procedures related to patient care, safety and quality, operations & financial stewardship
• Function in the capacity of an Anesthesia Technician during staffing shortages; including but not limited to: call-ins, no-shows, on-call, high census
• Ensure that new staff are thoroughly oriented to role prior to working independently
• Partner with Perioperative leadership in developing, implementing and maintaining an orientation and development program for Anesthesia Technicians and Perioperative roles
• Ensure that staff have a variety of appropriate in-services, training and educational opportunities related to credentialing, job requirements and professional development
• Collaborate with external departments on operations issues or concerns (Perioperative Services, Heart Center, Radiology, CCBD, Pharmacy, Biomed, and Supply Chain)
• Ensure that staff are adequately prepared for surveys and audits in conjunction with Director, Quality Coordinator and/or Physician leader
• Function in the capacity of an Anesthesia Technician during staffing shortages; including but not limited to: call-ins, no-shows, on-call, high census
• Partner with Perioperative leadership in developing, implementing and maintaining an orientation and development program for Anesthesia Technicians and Perioperative roles
• Responsible for supply ordering, inventory management, and to optimize efficiency while minimizing waste and redundancy
• Review monthly reports from finance; determine justification for line item variances
• Participate in the capital equipment planning process to identify equipment needs for the department
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 4 years job-related experience required
  
  

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school required
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire required
• Current ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) or Current Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) 180 Days preferred
• PALS preferred
  
  

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.