Anesthesia Technician Lead
About The Position
The UW Medical Center-Northwest Operating Rooms are hiring an Anesthesia Technician Lead. The Lead coordinates the daily flow of services with Anesthesiology Technicians and oversees supplies and equipment. The role leads daily activities across Anesthesia locations, helps ensure appropriate staffing, and supports staff development, quality assurance, and process improvement. 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 health professionals. The position is a regular, full-time role at 40 hours per week on the evening shift.
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 a license, 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 and create staffing and scheduling grids as directed by the Manager.
- Coach other Anesthesia Technicians on performance and escalate situations to the Manager when needed.
- Assist with recruitment and evaluation of Anesthesiology Technicians.
- Lead staff development, training, and new employee orientation as directed by the Manager.
Benefits
- Benefits information is available through the University of Washington staff benefits website; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
