Certified Anesthesia Technologist, Cer.A.T.T. - Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt - $10k Signing Bonus and Relocation Available

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Organization

MCJCHV Anesthesia Techs

Job Summary

Certified Anesthesia Technologist, Cer.A.T.T.

Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

$10k Signing Bonus

Relocation Available for Qualified Applicants

Your Role:

Prepares the Operating Rooms with equipment and supplies to support the daily workload; assists anesthetists and anesthesiologists, patients and co-workers; tracks and maintains equipment, specialty carts, trays and inventory and participates in the advancement training program. Operates the institutional Point of Care Testing monitors, the institution’s cell salvaging systems, as well as operate the Rapid Infusion Systems during trauma, liver, heart, lung transplant in which the massive transfusion protocol is initiated with minimal guidance including various cardiac procedures including set up.

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Position Shift

• FT Evenings: M-F, 1:30p-10:00p

About Us

We care for pediatric patients from birth to 18 years of age (sometimes older) who undergo surgical procedures. Our patients are unique because our team works with surgeons and anesthesia providers to provide the safest, highest quality surgical care for our patient population.

Why Work with Us?

• Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the title as the No. 1 children’s hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spot in the Southeast, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
• Top pediatric hospital in Tennessee and recognized for safety and quality.
• High Acuity and Variety of Cases: As a major pediatric center and Level I Trauma Center, staff handle a wide range of surgeries—from newborns to teenagers—with high complexity and emergency situations.
• Educational & Professional Growth Opportunities: Structured OR orientation and exposure to cutting edge surgical techniques and academic medical practices.
• Team Environment and Culture: Strong sense of teamwork, mentorship, and family centered care environment. Staff often describe meaningful collaboration and support systems.
• Compensation / Benefits: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Meaningful Work: Rewarding experiences working with children and families, often with impactful improvements and emotional fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of point of care instrumentation and documentation. Skillful knowledge in troubleshooting all anesthesia equipment.
• Recognizes a difficult airway, anticipates and provides necessary supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and operates Rapid Infusion System for processing delivery of blood products during surgical procedures and trauma.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of cell salvage equipment.
• Possesses an understanding of pharmacology, anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care.
• Participates in providing multi-disciplinary support services that may include but not be limited to liver transplant services, pain management services, autotransfusion services.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Anesthesiology/Anesthesia Technical Support (Advanced): Possesses a high level of proficiency and successfully demonstrates capabilities as Anesthesia Technical Support. Generally, works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Procedures Knowledge (Advanced): Possesses a high level of proficiency to successfully demonstrate procedures knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally, works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Equipment Maintenance (Advanced): Possesses a high level of proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.
• Medical Terminology & Documentation (Advanced): Possesses a high level of proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Position Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
• Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) - American Society of Anesthesia Technicians/Technologists (ASATT) – Certification must be active.

Certified Anesthesia Technician and Technologist Sign-On Bonus Eligibility Requirements: The sign on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months.

Relocation Terms

• Up to $10k (taxable) within 45 day of hire, based on geography
• Must relocate from greater than 100 miles
• The relocation bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team's performance with minimal guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and has basic job skills in other areas.* Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to less experienced team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities

Certifications:

Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) - American Society of Anesthesia Technicians/Technologists (ASATT)

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.