Manager, Anesthesiology

Manager, Anesthesiology

Locations:

Los Angeles, California

Job Category:

Management/Leadership

Position Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Days

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Anesthesia Technician Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for anesthesia technical services across all anesthetizing locations, including operating rooms, ambulatory surgery center, and non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) sites. Ensure appropriate staffing, equipment readiness, and supply availability to support safe, efficient patient care.

Responsible for anesthesia equipment lifecycle management, supply chain operations, and adherence to regulatory, safety, and infection control standards. Partners with clinical, operational, and technical teams to standardize workflows, optimize performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Supervises, trains and develops anesthesia technician staff, ensuring competency, engagement, and alignment with organizational goals. Utilizes data and operational metrics to drive decision-making resources planning and service excellence.

In collaboration with anesthesiology, nursing, and clinical leadership, the Manager supports continuous improvement. The Manager maintains clinical competence and provides direct support in anesthetizing locations as needed to address staffing gaps and ensure continuity of operations.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience as an anesthesia technician/technologist in a hospital setting or acute care setting.

• Demonstrated experience supporting anesthetizing locations, including operating rooms (OR), ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), and/or non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) environments.

• Experience with anesthesia equipment, supply inventory management, and coordination of equipment maintenance and repairs.

• Working knowledge of regulatory, safety, and infection control standards applicable to anesthesia services.

• Experience utilizing healthcare systems and technology (e.g., EMR, supply chain/inventory platforms).

Preferred:

• Prior supervisory experience in an anesthesia or perioperative environment.

• Experience with staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning across multiple locations.

• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, retention, and performance management.

• Experience supporting pediatric and/or academic medical center environments.

• Experience with equipment planning, capital forecasting, vendor management, and supply chain operations.

• Experience leading or supporting process improvement initiatives.

• Experience implementing or optimizing clinical and/or operational IT systems.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Required: High school diploma or GED required.

Required Certification at time of hire through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians:

• Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) or

• Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.)

Preferred:

• Associate Degree in Anesthesia Technology or related field.

• Completion of an accredited anesthesia technician/technologist program.

Pay Scale Information

USD $79,934.00 - USD $137,030.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.