Certified Anesthesia Technician, Cer.A.T. – VUMC - $10k Signing Bonus & Relocation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) to join their Anesthesiology department. This role involves operating Point of Care Testing monitors, cell salvaging systems, and Rapid Infusion Systems during critical procedures like trauma and liver transplants. VUMC offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, including a clear path to management roles. The department embraces an anesthesia care team approach and provides anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures. VUMC is committed to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
2 years of applicable experience
Active certification as a Certified Anesthesia Technician
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrates capabilities as Anesthesia Technical Support.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate procedures knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) - American Society of Anesthesia Technicians/Technologists (ASATT)
Relevant Work Experience
2 years experience

Nice To Haves

Operates the Rapid Infusion Systems during procedures in which the massive transfusion protocol is initiated with minimal guidance.
Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.

Responsibilities

Operates the institutional Point of Care Testing monitors.
Operates the institution's cell salvaging systems.
Operates the Rapid Infusion Systems during trauma and liver transplant procedures, or procedures in which the massive transfusion protocol is initiated with minimal guidance.
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.
Performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team's performance with minimal guidance.
Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems.
Provides informal guidance and support to less experienced team members.
Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.