Lead Anesthesia Tech

AdventHealth•Boulder, CO

43d

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in the supervision of Anesthesia Technicians and supporting patient care delivery under the direction of a Surgical / Procedural Department Leader. This position attends Anesthesia section meetings and acts as a liaison between Anesthesia Technicians and Anesthesia Providers. Additionally, this role oversees the implementation of new equipment, transitions to new products and processes, and facilitates the re-organization of OR supplies. In addition, this position maintains active communication with Biomed for equipment issues, conducts training and orientation for new team members, and coordinates the flow of supplies, equipment, and instruments between all Anesthesia sites, SPD, and the Anesthesia department. Performs tests, maintenance, operations, troubleshooting, and cleaning of anesthesia equipment, orders, stocks, and maintains supplies and applicable medications, and serves as a resource for other members of the Anesthesia and Surgery teams.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equiv
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)

Responsibilities

Reviews daily schedule to make assignments based on patient acuity and technician skill level.
Informs the appropriate nurse of requests, problems, or concerns relating to the patient or perioperative environment.
Provides for the patients needs based on diagnosis, age, and cultural background, including patients of all ages from newborns to geriatric population. Assists anesthesiologist in setting up and securing intravenous and/or intra-arterial lines and pressure transducers.
Applies basic monitoring and assesses proper functioning of ECG, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff, temperature probes, ETCO2 monitor, and PNS monitors. Assembles IV, spinal, and epidural equipment, and delivers equipment and supplies for out-of-department procedures.