Lead Anesthesia Technician

Overview Description This position is responsible for assisting the Anesthesiologist in all departments and with all anesthesia procedures, including expediting patient flow through the perioperative area, maintaining patient safety, and developing and maintaining external (patient, surgeon) and internal (Anesthesiologist, staff) customer satisfaction. Responsible for setup, operation and some maintenance of specialized equipment, including life support. This position also assists the Anesthesiologist with evaluation and monitoring of the patients during the perioperative phase. Assists in sterile or isolation areas. Participates in call rotation for continuous Perioperative Support Technologists (PST) at night, on weekends, and holidays. Perioperative Support Technologists must be ready to participate in call schedule in nine months or less. Lead responsibilities As a Lead, acts as a resource person for other employees. May train or communicate instructions to other employees, perform minor scheduling, and inspect work to separate acceptable work from unacceptable. Serves as a contact person in the absence of a supervisor or director. Does not hire, fire, discipline, promote, demote, transfer or appraise performance. Responsibilities Assist the Anesthesiologist in all departments and with all anesthesia procedures Expedite patient flow through the perioperative area and maintain patient safety Set up, operate and perform some maintenance of specialized equipment, including life support Assist in evaluation and monitoring of patients during the perioperative phase Assist in sterile or isolation areas Participate in call rotation for PST, including nights, weekends, and holidays Be ready to participate in call schedule within nine months or less Qualifications Required Qualifications Coursework/Training: Medical or Science based secondary education Within 90 days of hire: Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association Preferred Qualifications Coursework/Training: Graduate of an accredited program such as EMT, Paramedic, RT, or Anesthesia Technology (AT) program Upon hire: ACLS Provider - American Heart Association Upon hire: PALS Provider - American Heart Association Upon hire: Anesthesia Technician certification (ASATT) 1 year experience in a similar capacity in an Anesthesia Department in a tertiary healthcare facility Benefits & About Providence Providence caregivers are valued members of a patient-focused, whole-person care culture. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support you and your family, with opportunities for professional growth and financial security. Information about benefits is available at providence.jobs/benefits. About Providence Providence is a not-for-profit health care system serving the Puget Sound area through a network of hospitals, clinics, and health services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. For any concerns with this posting, please contact the applicable channel per policy. Requisition ID: 424688 #J-18808-Ljbffr Swedish