Lead Anesthesia Technologist

Lead Anesthesia Technician/Technologist

Position Summary

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.

Experience

A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Certified Anesthesia Technician at acute care hospital preferred.

Education

As necessary to obtain required certification.

Licensure/Certifications

Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) certification preferred.

BLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred. PALS preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours:

Monday through Friday

AM shift (shift could start between 5:00 AM and 6:30 AM)

8-hour shift

Position Type:

Regular

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):

$45.93 to $61.44

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.07

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.61