Certified Anesthesia Technologist, Cer.A.T.T. - $10k Signing Bonus & Relocation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) to operate institutional Point of Care Testing monitors, cell salvaging systems, and Rapid Infusion Systems during critical procedures like trauma and liver transplants. This role requires minimal guidance and offers opportunities for professional growth, including a clear path to management roles. The Anesthesiology Department at VUMC utilizes 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 employees can thrive and their uniqueness is celebrated.

Requirements

• Certified Anesthesia Technologist Certification, Cer.A.T.T., is required.
• Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) - American Society of Anesthesia Technicians/Technologists (ASATT)
• Relevant Work Experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Anesthesiology/Anesthesia Technical Support (Novice)
• Procedures Knowledge (Novice)
• Medical Terminology & Documentation (Novice)
• Equipment Maintenance (Novice)

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 of hemodynamics as it pertains to invasive line placement.
• 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.
• Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.
• Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
• Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
• Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
• Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
• Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
• Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
• Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
• Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Benefits

• $10k Signing Bonus
• Relocation Available for Qualified Candidates
• Vanderbilt pays ASATT membership dues for Certified Anesthesia Techs.
• Clear path to management: Certified Techs can be considered for lead, supervisor, and eventually management roles.
• health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED