Vanderbilt University Medical Center-posted 15 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Nashville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Anesthesiology Job Summary: Certified Anesthesia Technician, Cer.A.T. Vanderbilt University Medical Center $10k Signing Bonus Relocation Available for Qualified Candidates Your Role: Operates the institutional Point of Care Testing monitors, the institution's cell salvaging systems, as well as operate the Rapid Infusion Systems during trauma and liver transplant procedures, or procedures in which the massive transfusion protocol is initiated with minimal guidance. . Position Shift: FT Day Shift 6a-2:30p Why Work at Vanderbilt as a Certified Anesthesia Technician or Technologist? Vanderbilt pays ASATT membership dues for Certified Anesthesia Techs. Our certified techs can do more! At other facilities they only require their techs to do room turnovers and stock. Here at VUMC, our techs are expected to be hands on. There are no limits on what our Anesthesia Techs can learn. Clear path to management: Certified Techs can be considered for lead, supervisor, and eventually management roles. Our rapid growth allows for more advancement opportunities than other facilities. Department Summary: The Vanderbilt Department of Anesthesiology embraces the anesthesia care team approach to patient care, involving anesthesiologists and residents, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) and anesthesia technicians. The department at Vanderbilt provides anesthesia for all types of surgical procedures, including cardiac, pediatrics, vascular, trauma, neurosurgery, plastics, radiologic, and special procedures. Certified Anesthesia Technician Sign-On Bonus Eligibility Requirements: The sign on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months. Relocation Terms: Must relocate from greater than 100 miles The relocation bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months.

  • Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of point of care instrumentation and documentation.
  • Recognizes a difficult airway, anticipates and provides necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Prepares and operates Rapid Infusion System for processing delivery of blood products during surgical procedures and trauma.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of cell salvage equipment.
  • Possesses an understanding of pharmacology, anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care.
  • Participates in providing multi-disciplinary support services that may include but not be limited to liver transplant services, pain management services, autotransfusion services.
  • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
  • High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
  • 2 years of applicable experience
  • Active certification as a Certified Anesthesia Technician
  • Vanderbilt pays ASATT membership dues for Certified Anesthesia Techs.
  • $10k Signing Bonus
  • Relocation Available for Qualified Candidates
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