The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
- Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at [email protected].
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary:
Under general supervision, the Anesthesia Technician Manager will be responsible for performing various anesthesia specialized treatment procedures that will significantly affect the accuracy and reliability of further processes associated with the anesthetic course of the patient across the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. This position will also be responsible for the day to day direct management of the Anesthesia Technician staff to include logistical support for the successful delivery of patient services within the Anesthesia Department. The position will support the Anesthesia Department.
Responsibilities:
Leads and directs anesthesia support during all phases of patient care—induction, maintenance, and emergence—ensuring adherence to clinical standards and patient safety protocols.
Serves as the direct report for all Anesthesia Technicians and manages timekeeping, payroll, and HR duties for their staff.
Develops and implements daily anesthesia technician assignments to optimize workflow and support licensed anesthesia providers across all clinical sites.
Analyzes and prioritizes operating room and ULMC schedules; strategically allocates staffing and resources to maintain full coverage in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with frequent schedule changes.
Serves as a mentor and role model, fostering a culture of excellence and driving positive change among anesthesia technicians through leadership and influence.
Oversees supply chain management for anesthesia services, including procurement, inventory control, and readiness of anesthesia carts and surgical areas.
Partners with Anesthesia Department leadership to ensure staff competency compliance, maintaining rigorous standards for training and certification.
Directs onboarding and orientation programs for new staff, manages scheduling, and delivers in-service education on emerging technologies, equipment, and best practices.
Establishes accountability for equipment calibration and safety checks, providing education and enforcing compliance to maintain operational integrity.
Provides strategic staffing input aligned with patient care needs and budgetary constraints, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
Leads hiring initiatives and performance management processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and annual evaluations.
Cultivates collaborative relationships across surgical teams, ensuring seamless patient preparation and care coordination.
Maintains vendor partnerships to evaluate and integrate new technologies, positioning the department at the forefront of innovation.
Executes additional leadership responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to organizational goals.
Other information:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of the English language including the rules of composition and grammar.
Knowledge of applicable federal/state laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and other operational guidelines and directives.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or combination of education and experience.
Progressively responsible for professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory –( 4) years of responsible Anesthesia Technician or Technologist experience.
AND
Supervisory – Two (2) years of Anesthesia Technician or Technologist supervisory experience.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Technologist Certification by American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Supervisory – 4 years of supervisory experience relevant to the programs being managed or leading to knowledge and skills that will ensure success in this position.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N/A
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
May be called out to work off-shift in emergency situations.
Requires regular independent travel between ANMC and ASI.
According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain specific technical certifications and programming language skills.
