Lead Anesthesia Technologist

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

12d • $46 - $61

About The Position

The Lead Anesthesia Technician/Technologist will report to the Assistant Director of Main Operating Room and works under the direction of the Anesthesiologist. The Lead Anesthesia Technician/Technologist is responsible for the supervision of all other Anesthesia Techs to ensure routine duties are performed in a timely manner and in accordance with practice standards. The Lead Anesthesia Technologist/Technician is responsible for the following: Collaborates with the Charge Nurse in surgical and procedural areas to prioritize room turnover and set-up of anesthesia equipment and supplies for procedures with efficient and effective use of available resources. Coordinates Anesthesia Tech activities, and delegates daily duties and assignments to facilitate efficient workflow and assistance with anesthesia care for patients. Facilitates training of new hire employees and continuing education for Anesthesia Tech staff. Develops standard work, determines work priorities and schedules to provide adequate staff coverage. Works to resolve challenges encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork. Encourages regular communication, informs nursing staff of relevant workflow issues. Serves as a resource and role model and helps resolve interpersonal conflicts. Assists anesthesia providers and nurses by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia. Must maintain proficiency in the application, acquisition, preparation, and troubleshooting of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.

Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Certified Anesthesia Technician at acute care hospital preferred.
• As necessary to obtain required certification.
• BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) certification preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Charge Nurse in surgical and procedural areas to prioritize room turnover and set-up of anesthesia equipment and supplies for procedures with efficient and effective use of available resources.
• Coordinates Anesthesia Tech activities, and delegates daily duties and assignments to facilitate efficient workflow and assistance with anesthesia care for patients.
• Facilitates training of new hire employees and continuing education for Anesthesia Tech staff.
• Develops standard work, determines work priorities and schedules to provide adequate staff coverage.
• Works to resolve challenges encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork.
• Encourages regular communication, informs nursing staff of relevant workflow issues.
• Serves as a resource and role model and helps resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Assists anesthesia providers and nurses by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.
• Must maintain proficiency in the application, acquisition, preparation, and troubleshooting of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed