Lead Anaesthetic Technician
Lead Anaesthetic Technician Elective Surgical Centre Date: March 2015 Job Title : Lead Anaesthetic Technician Elective Surgical Centre Department : Anaesthesia Location : Elective Surgical Centre (and other sites as required) Report to Charge Anaesthetic Technician Functional Relationship : Clinical Director of Anaesthesia Business Support Manger - Anaesthesia Direct Operational Reports : None Internal Relationships : Internal Anaesthetic Technicians o Anaesthetists Group Manager ESC Clinical Charge Nurse Theatre Manager Associate charge nurses ICU Clinical Director Medical staff (SMO) Nursing staff Health Alliance Procurement Team NHS Biomedical team Human Resources External Relationships External Suppliers and representatives Medical Sciences Council Purpose of the Role To provide operational support to Elective Surgical Centre To Co-ordinate a team on a daily basis To provide support to the Charge Anaesthetic Technician and Senior Team Leader Technician. Waitemata District Health Board – Lead Anaesthetic Tech ESC March 2015 Page 1 of 6 Lead Anaesthetic Technician Elective Surgical Centre Key Specific Expectations Team Leadership Is responsible for the day to day co-ordination of the Anaesthetic Technicians and provision of service on a daily basis Communicates with medical, technical an nursing teams effectively enabling efficient use of resources and staff Consistently sets performance Provides clear expectations of tasks to be achieved and standards to be met. Demonstrates commitment to resolve conflict to the satisfaction of all involved. Communicates clearly/succinctly in appropriate style and presents effectively in various situations Is an effective facilitator of meetings, discussions and processes. Carries out Performance development reviews on the members of their PDR tree. Ensures that all equipment is safe and appropriately maintained to meet service standards. Provide support to the Senior Team Leader Technician in operational matters and staff performance management. Provide Support to Technician Educator as required and participate in technician training Attend any meetings and sit on any committees as deemed necessary by the Charge Technician Operational Management Anaesthetic Technician Trainees Professional Leadership Clinical Practice and communicates high standards for team Act as a mentor for training or orientation purposes Act as a work based assessor of trainee Anaesthetic technicians Ensures that professional standards are maintained and staff conduct is appropriate. Maintains own professional portfolio. Contributes in decision making on issues impacting on professional practice. Delegates appropriately to skill mix and acuity Supervises the quality of care delivered to ensure consistency and safety Adheres to key tasks as listed in the “Position description for Anaesthetic technician” Maintains clinical practice to be able to provide clinical assistance in care delivery, especially in emergencies Remains current in the use of all specialist equipment including the cell saver and TEG Ensures that appropriate equipment is available and maintained to allow for appropriate monitoring and care delivery Back-up systems are in place and work when required. Education To be a work base assessor to provide education to both qualified Anaesthetic Technicians, Trainee Anaesthetic technicians and Nursing staff Continuous Improvement and Quality Management SA leader and advocate of quality to the team Follows the service’s quality plan by working to meet devolved objectives Waitemata District Health Board – Lead Anaesthetic Tech ESC March 2015 Page 2 of 6 Lead Anaesthetic Technician Elective Surgical Centre Ensures complaint and occurrence reporting process is followed according to policy. This includes, but is not limited to; investigating, analyzing, planning, reviewing and acting Ensures Health & Safety policies are followed Identifies priorities for the development of best practice protocols. Information gathering processes are followed to collect patient, clinical and volume information. Able to report monthly on service performance. Provides all relevant information upward to the satisfaction of the next tier manager. Statutory Requirements Medical Science Council Registration and current APC Statutory & Treaty of Waitangi obligations Ensures the professional and political integrity of WDHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the treaty alive. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Can identify health and safety representative for area Information Management To recognise Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Waitemata District Health Board – Lead Anaesthetic Tech ESC March 2015 Page 3 of 6 Lead Anaesthetic Technician Elective Surgical Centre Behavioral Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 4 Organizational Values of: Every single person matters, whether a patient / client, family member or a staff member We see our work in health as a vocation and more than a job, We are aware of the suffering of these entrusted to our care. We are driven by a desire to relieve that suffering. This philosophy drives our caring approach and means we will strive to do everything we can to relieve suffering and promote wellness. We need to be connected with our community. We need to be connected within our organization – across disciplines and teams. This is to ensure care is seamless and integrated to achieve the best possible health outcomes for our patients/clients and their families. We seek continuous improvement in everything we do. We will become the national leader in health care delivery. Behavioral Competencies Behavior Demonstrated Communicates Co-operatively and Works Is Committed to Learning Is Transparent Is Customer Focused Works in Partnership to Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Improves health Prevents Harm Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, patients & their families and the community & Iwi. Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Communicates openly and engages widely across the organization. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in a way that: Demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population. Ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples’ personal characteristics. Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others. Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Waitemata District Health Board – Lead Anaesthetic Tech ESC March 2015 Page 4 of 6 Lead Anaesthetic Technician Elective Surgical Centre VERIFICATION: Employee: _________________________________ Department Head: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________ PERSON SPECIFICATION Minimum Qualification Experience Be currently registered as an Anaesthetic Technician in New Zealand. Have gained the Certificate of Proficiency (issued by the New Zealand society of Anaesthetists) if qualified prior to February 1993. If qualified post February 1993 have gained Certification with the Auckland Institute of Technology n conjunction with hospital training. The ODA and ODP Level III Training is recognized in New Zealand as equivalent training. Minimum of six years experience. Experience in the healthcare sector within a unit senior Anaesthetic Technician. An established understanding of health services and service delivery objectives. Demonstrated leadership experience. Demonstrated experience in change management and Waitemata District Health Board – Lead Anaesthetic Tech ESC March 2015 Preferred Healthcare management qualification or comparative relevant management experience Advanced team management ability. Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical setting. Page 5 of 6 Lead Anaesthetic Technician Elective Surgical Centre process implementation. A record of achievement in delivering services in accordance with the stated performance objectives of the healthcare organization . Ability and experience in working with stakeholders including patients, staff and the community to ensure the continued delivery of safe and high quality services. Attributes Ability to build strong relationship with all stakeholders Team Co-ordination skills specifically within diverse multifunctional teams. Waitemata District Health Board – Lead Anaesthetic Tech ESC March 2015 Page 6 of 6
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