What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Supervisor - Surgical Services (Anesthesiology) position at uic?
Position Summary:
Anesthesia Supervisors perform support and technical duties below the professional level that are related to the care and monitoring of patients being administered anesthesia prior to and during operations in a health care facility. Anesthesia Supervisors supervise and train subordinate employees, assist in the management of operations, serve liaisons to the attending or medical staff, and provide higher level technical assistance to the professional anesthesia staff. Able to transport medications to/from OR suite/locations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides advanced assistance related to the care and monitoring of anesthetized patients; assists in the application of major anesthesia monitors and anesthesia machines that are used in administering general, spinal and epidural anesthesia.
- Assists with airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.
- Independently maintains and/or assists in the maintenance of equipment used in the department (such as electronic monitors, anesthesia machines, ventilators, and warming machines)
- Assists in performing tests on malfunctioning equipment; returns equipment to the manufacturer for repair or contacts the service representative to repair equipment on the premises.
- Advises and assists personnel in assigned area when questions and problems arise (such as malfunctioning equipment or shortage of equipment)
- Plans and is responsible for keeping an inventory of anesthesia supplies used in the operating rooms.
- Plans and assigns the work of subordinate personnel; adjusts work assignments to ensure adequate coverage in operating and recovery rooms.
- Selects and trains lower level employees; Instructs new personnel in established and new techniques and procedures (such as testing anesthesia equipment, and connecting monitors before surgery).
- Transport medications to/from OR suite/locations.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
