Lead Anesthesia Technician

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

87d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Anesthesia Technician is responsible for performing, organizing and overseeing the daily work activities of the anesthesia technicians, assuring that the daily tasks are completed thoroughly and accurately. Other duties include: orientation and mentoring of staff, problem-solving instrument issues, providing feedback for employee evaluations and budget and assisting in the Quality Improvement Process. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of the physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. Acts as a resource to staff, managers and physicians related to anesthesia support services. Assigns, organizes and coordinates the daily activities of the anesthesia technicians including assisting the Patient Care Manager with staff scheduling. Monitors anesthesia technician's job performance and coaches as needed to assure standards are being followed. Must fulfill all obligations and essential duties of the anesthesia technician. Provides input related to staff performance to assist the Patient Care Manager in writing evaluations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience AND Certified Anesthesia Technician Certification (CER.A.T.) from the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) OR Certified Anesthesia Technologist Certification (CER.A.T.T.).
OR Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience AND CER.A.T. or CER.A.T.T. certification obtained within two (2) years of hire.
RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support or Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA).
ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician by American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians within 365 days of hire.
Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly.
Ability to perform work-lead responsibilities such as training and orienting new employees, assigning and reviewing work for completeness and accuracy, scheduling work, and other coordinating and support duties for a supervisor/manager.
Ability to respond with flexibility to unusual and emergent situations, remain calm in stressful and emergency situations, work different shifts and schedules as needed, work overtime when directed by management.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties during time of stress.
Knowledge of location, operation and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

Performing, organizing and overseeing the daily work activities of the anesthesia technicians.
Assuring that the daily tasks are completed thoroughly and accurately.
Orientation and mentoring of staff.
Problem-solving instrument issues.
Providing feedback for employee evaluations and budget.
Assisting in the Quality Improvement Process.
Acts as a resource to staff, managers and physicians related to anesthesia support services.
Assigns, organizes and coordinates the daily activities of the anesthesia technicians including assisting the Patient Care Manager with staff scheduling.
Monitors anesthesia technician's job performance and coaches as needed to assure standards are being followed.
Fulfills all obligations and essential duties of the anesthesia technician.
Provides input related to staff performance to assist the Patient Care Manager in writing evaluations.