UH Anesthesia Technician Operations Lead

Job Description Summary

The Operations Lead – Anesthesia Technician is responsible for coordinating day-to-day anesthesia technician operations, ensuring reliable, efficient, and high-quality technical support for anesthesia services across assigned facilities. This role oversees staffing assignments, daily equipment board, supply readiness, and workflow coordination. Working closely with anesthesia providers, the Anesthesia Technician Equipment Specialist, the Education & On-boarding Lead, and the Anesthesia Technician Manager, the Operations Lead ensures that technicians are deployed effectively, that cases are supported in a timely manner, and that essential equipment and supplies are consistently available and maintained. This role requires strong organizational skills, deep familiarity with perioperative workflows, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000267 CHS - Anesthesia (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:  Coordinate daily staffing assignments, break coverage, and real-time workflow adjustments. Ensure all anesthesia equipment and supplies are prepared, stocked, and functioning properly.  Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs or maintenance needs.  Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to anesthesia technicians.  Collaborate with anesthesia providers, OR charge nurses, and anesthesia managers to resolve workflow issues.  Promote compliance with safety, infection prevention, and equipment protocols.  Contribute to standardization and quality-improvement initiatives. Qualifications Experience as an anesthesia technician or in a perioperative support role required. Prior leadership experience (lead, charge, or preceptor) strongly preferred.  Strong knowledge of OR workflows, anesthesia equipment, and supply processes.  ASATT certification preferred but not required. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Job Description

• Experience as an anesthesia technician or in a perioperative support role required.
• Prior leadership experience (lead, charge, or preceptor) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OR workflows, anesthesia equipment, and supply processes.
• ASATT certification preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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