Anesthesia Technician Lead
About The Position
The Anesthesia Technician Lead at the UW Medical Center-Northwest Operating Rooms coordinates the daily flow of services with Anesthesiology Technicians and oversees supplies and equipment. The Lead directs daily activities across Anesthesia locations, supports staffing and scheduling, and contributes to staff coaching, recruitment, evaluation, training, and orientation. The position also performs Anesthesiology Technician 2 duties as required and directed by the Manager. UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Seattle with Montlake and Northwest campuses. The Northwest campus provides emergency, inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve public health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing future health professionals. This is a regular, full-time position at 40 hours per week on the evening shift. The stated hourly pay range is $34.58 to $54.09. The position is represented by SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional.
Requirements
- Associate of Arts degree in Biomedical Electronics; or two years of postsecondary education or training emphasizing sciences and two years of experience as an Anesthesiology Technician II or equivalent; or three years of experience as an Anesthesiology Technician II or equivalent.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as licensure, certification, or registration, apply.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily activities and services at all Anesthesia locations.
- Work with the Manager to develop policies and procedures.
- Assist with quality assurance programs as directed by the Manager.
- Participate in process improvement committees as assigned.
- Perform as an Anesthesiology Technician 2 as required and directed by the Manager.
- Ensure appropriate staffing on the floor.
- Schedule assignments and breaks for the Anesthesia team, creating staffing and scheduling grids as directed by the Manager.
- Coach other Anesthesia Technicians on performance and escalate situations to the Manager when needed.
- Assist in the recruitment and evaluation of Anesthesiology Technicians.
- Lead staff development, training, and new employee orientation as directed by the Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
