Lead Anesthesia Technician, Full Time, Day Shift
About The Position
Adventist Health Portland is hiring a full-time Lead Anesthesia Technician for the day shift. The role maintains anesthesia machines and related equipment, assists anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures, and maintains adequate anesthesia supply inventory. The Lead Anesthesia Technician performs preparation work that supports daily clinical operations and leads, trains, and oversees Anesthesia Technician staff. The position operates and maintains cleaning and patient-monitoring equipment, assembles supplies for pressure line insertion and monitoring, and assists physicians during line insertions. It also supports anesthesia and nursing staff with anesthesia setup, invasive lines, and monitoring, while collaborating with staff, supervisors, and vendors to maintain product quality and minimize costs.
Requirements
- High school education, GED, or equivalent is required.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
- BLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required for the facility.
- All required vaccinations are a condition of employment and must be received annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or technical degree in nursing, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Three years of technical experience.
- Anesthesia Technician certification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain anesthesia machines and related equipment.
- Maintain adequate inventory of anesthesia-related supplies.
- Prepare for daily clinical operations in support of clinical staff and department or unit management.
- Lead, train, and oversee Anesthesia Technician staff, including their training, development, and functions.
- Operate autoclaves and other cleaning equipment in accordance with established policies.
- Assemble pressure line insertion and monitoring supplies and equipment.
- Assist physicians during line insertions.
- Troubleshoot patient monitoring equipment intraoperatively.
- Test functionality, stock, and calibrate patient monitoring equipment as needed each day, including capnography monitor equipment, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades, and pediatric carts.
- Collaborate with staff, supervisors, and vendors to ensure product quality while minimizing costs.
- Support anesthesia and nursing staff with anesthesia setup, invasive lines, and monitoring.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
