Lead Anesthesia Technician 4

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Anesthesia Technician works under the supervision of the Manager, Anesthesia Services and performs a variety of anesthesia equipment and supply related tasks. Provides diagnostic and treatment services during regular recurring critical care situations: set up, check, inspect, maintain and calibrate a variety of anesthesia equipment. Performs various anesthesia specialized treatment procedures that will significantly affect the accuracy and reliability of further processes associated with the anesthetic course of the patient. The team reflects a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team consisting of registered nurses, surgical technologist, anesthesiologist, CRNAs, and surgeon provides patient care and supportive services that are directed toward achievement of patient care outcomes, improving service levels, reducing length of hospitalization and decreasing costs. Additionally, the Lead Anesthesia Technician is responsible for coordinating Anesthesia and auto transfusion services, including technical and logistical support to the physicians and hospital staff for surgical procedures. The Lead Anesthesia Technician will supervise other Anesthesia Technicians according to shift, and make sure all duties The Lead Anesthesia Technician will help make daily assignment schedules and make sure all Anesthesia Technicians stay on task.

Requirements

• High school graduate or possess a G.E.D.
• 3 months patient care experience or equivalent
• 3 months experience working with medical equipment or equivalent
• At least 2 years of Anesthesia Technician experience
• Must be willing and able to take call
• Must be willing and able to work Monday through Friday

Nice To Haves

• Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cert. A.T.)
• Experience in anesthesia equipment management
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Responsibilities

• Set up, check, inspect, maintain and calibrate a variety of anesthesia equipment.
• Perform various anesthesia specialized treatment procedures.
• Coordinate Anesthesia and auto transfusion services.
• Provide technical and logistical support to physicians and hospital staff for surgical procedures.
• Supervise other Anesthesia Technicians according to shift.
• Help make daily assignment schedules and ensure Anesthesia Technicians stay on task.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees