Anesthesia Technician Lead, University Hospital, OR, 8a-4:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Anesthesia Technician assists licensed anesthesia providers in acquiring, preparing, and applying equipment and supplies for anesthesia administration. This role contributes to safe, efficient, and cost-effective anesthesia care, providing support for routine and complex surgical cases. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia. Administrative duties involve coordinating the daily routine of technical anesthesia staff, employee scheduling, evaluations, and program development. The Lead must prioritize and delegate responsibilities, understand associated costs, and maintain professional confidentiality and awareness of role limitations. They actively participate in continuing education for anesthesia technicians and communicate with vendors regarding supplies. The role requires practical knowledge of anesthesia, understanding of advanced life support, and thorough knowledge of anesthesia delivery systems, monitors, and ancillary devices. Maintaining equipment and supply inventory, and adhering to regulatory guidelines are also key. An understanding of anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care is necessary. The position involves assisting with patient assessment, evaluations, transport, positioning, insertion of invasive lines, and airway management.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent.
American Heart Association BLS provider required.
Two years experience of full time day shift work experience in hospital setting (operating-room preferred) or ASATT certification.
Understanding and awareness of policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; determines course of action; develops appropriate solutions.
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values: Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness. Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experienced preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs ordering of anesthesia supplies and medications
Keeps anesthesia work room neat and orderly
Checks other areas (PACU, ICU, CCU) for monitoring devices for patient transfer and return to surgery unit
Assists in maintaining equipment in proper working order
Cleans all non-disposable anesthesia equipment
Returns cleaned equipment to its proper place
Promptly responds to page for anesthesia turn-over between cases
Identifies, tags and sends malfunctioning equipment to Materials Manager for repair or replacement
Shows initiative towards learning new and additional responsibilities
Practices safety standards in the performance of patient care and unit activities
Reset of room, including cleaning of all lines, cables, etc., between patients
Cleaned lines/cables are placed in a manner conducive to remain clean
Understanding and practice of Universal Precautions, according to OSHA regulations
Practice includes the understanding of cross-contamination theories, as out-lined in Dept. P&P
Supports the hospital’s philosophy and objectives
Applies aseptic technique and knowledge in the spiking of IVs & A-lines or other invasive lines
Correctly labels/dates and applies initials to pre-set lines
Charges appropriately by either PYXIS or special order
Returns and credits, items removed from PYXIS, but not used
Practices cost-effectiveness by stocking according to PAR levels
Efficiently cleans and utilizes anesthesia instruments and equipment
Works with Materials Manager in ordering, stocking and identifies equipment shortage
Performs basic reparative action (trouble-shooting) follows through to initiate repair and resolve malfunction immediately
Assists other personnel in location of anesthesia equipment for the pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient
Demonstrates correct procedure in handling medical waste, contaminated supplies and materials
Demonstrates skill and good judgement when responding to anesthesia emergencies
Demonstrates ability to establish priorities when performing duties
Shows progress towards reaching goals established in previous evaluation
Reviews information presented in Staff Meetings, when unable to attend
Application of new information toward meeting self-motivational goals & tasks
Maintains open communication with the ORD, Charge RN, Lead SPD Tech
Assists with regional anesthesia, epidural, & Bier Block
Assists all anesthesia personnel MD, Residents & CRNAs in gathering supplies for hemodynamic monitoring, A-line, CP, COs, etc.
Assists with fiberoptic bronchoscopy & TEEC
Performs set-up of Hot-lines, Heated Circuits, PA, A_line and tests for patency
Prepares and check for leaks in all circuits
Responds to alarm systems to assist with trouble shooting
Aids and performs ABGs with 100% accuracy
Knows the emergency procedure for Hyperthermia
Checks and restock Code Box, charges appropriately
Assist with patient pick up and blood product pick-up.