ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR

Anesthesia Technician Supervisor

Department: Anesthesiology & Pain Management

LOCATION: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital

SHIFT: 6AM-2PM

Minimum Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED equivalent

* Five (5) years of experience as Anesthesia Technician with one (1) year of experience in a hospital setting operating anesthesia equipment

* Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity

* Two (2) years of experience in inventory control and purchasing

* Experience and knowledge of the American Society of Anesthesiology standards and practices

Preferred Qualifications

* Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity, preferably with labor relations experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

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  * Knowledge of universal precautions, sterile fields, and infection control.

  * Extensive interpersonal skills, labor relations knowledge, and managerial abilities. _

  * Resource administration.

  * General accounting and office management.

  * Excellent verbal and written skills.

  * Computer skills, including work processing, spreadsheet use, and report production.

  * Problem-solving abilities, leadership, and disciplinary balance.

  * Organized and systematic thought process.

  * Proficiency with basic mathematics and arithmetic.

  * Willingness to perform in a closed and controlled environment (operating rooms).

  * Awareness of serious consequences of errors or omissions in job performance.

  * Willingness to work near potentially infected patients.

  * Emotionally stable under stress.

  * Diplomacy.

  * Innovative with sound judgment.

  * Strong ability to supervise.

  * Organizational abilities.

  
  

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW

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*Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER