5North Evening Lead Anesthesia Technician

WVU; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Anesthesia Technician to oversee daily operations and coordinate anesthesia support tasks. This pivotal role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure effective communication and operational efficiency within the anesthesia department. You will be responsible for managing work assignments, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the availability of necessary equipment during procedures. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing quality anesthesia care and enhancing patient safety in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare field, this role is an excellent opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an anesthesia technician required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate anesthesia support tasks and manage daily work assignments.
• Ensure availability of anesthesia equipment and supplies during procedures.
• Maintain communication with anesthesia providers and other departments.

Skills

Anesthesia support

Aseptic technique

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Associate Degree from Anesthesiology Technology Program

Certification as Medical Assistant

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

5North Evening Lead Anesthesia Technician

Apply locations Ruby Memorial Hospital (WVUH) time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR25-06795

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This position functions as a role model and a resource for Anesthesia Care Aides, Anesthesia Technicians, and all anesthesia staff. This role focuses on the delegation of daily anesthesia support tasks, coordination of daily work assignments, and monthly personnel scheduling. This role also includes inventory ordering/handling of anesthesia supplies and equipment maintenance, serves as an anesthesia department liaison, and provides streamlined communications with all WVUH departments to promote OR efficiencies, quality anesthesia outcomes, positive patient experience, and patient/employee safety. This role provides the manager and coordinator with input on personnel evaluations, orientation checklists, and staff competencies as well as capital equipment/space renovation planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associate Degree from Anesthesiology Technology Program OR;
2. Associate Degree in Medical Assisting AND Certification as Medical Assistant from NCCT National Healthcare Association OR;
3. High School Diploma or equivalent AND Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse, Paramedic, or Veterinary Technician OR;
4. High School Diploma or equivalent AND 3 years of anesthesia tech experience.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years of experience as an anesthesia technician.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Certification from ASATT American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Models and monitors aseptic technique in anesthesia clinical settings. Ensures proper disposal of one-time use items. Sets up and spikes IV manufacturer made maintenance fluids (does not include patient specific compound bags from pharmacy). May set up disposable supplies for sterile anesthesia field.
2. Evaluates equipment needs of patients being transferred from critical care units to the OR and OR to Phase I Recovery. Assists with connection of the proper monitoring equipment for patients after the surgical procedure as well as the proper storage of electrical equipment.
3. Ensures basic anesthesia equipment is available in each anesthesia location including emergency airway equipment (i.e. AMBU bags, laryngoscope blades, etc.). Assists anesthesia providers with intubations and other procedures by acquiring supplies, instruments, and lines.
4. Checks for expiration dates on disposable supplies. Ensures malignant hyperthermia supplies are available in assigned location. Oversees the rotation of stock.
5. Provides Anesthesia support during all emergency situations (difficult intubation, latex allergy patient episodes, cardiac crisis, malignant hyperthermia, etc.) and routine case turnover including anesthesia post case cleaning.
6. Anticipates anesthesia requirements for scheduled and emergent procedures and has equipment set up without requests from the MD/CRNA. Assumes responsibility for answering anesthesia pages during workday.
7. Maintains open communications with Manager, Coordinator, anesthesia providers, and other members of the Surgical Services’ team. Performs quality monitoring as needed. Implements strategies to enhance OR efficiencies, quality anesthesia outcomes, positive patient experience, and patient/employee safety.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to wear and work in protective gear.
2. Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
3. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts.
4. Possess visual and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.
5. No known history of malignant hyperthermia (may not be waived).
6. Ability to hear audible alarms.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal, and work with people.
2. Has a thorough understanding of cardiac monitor procedures and equipment.
3. Ability to prioritize and multi-task; demonstrates task prioritization based on acuteness of patient care needs.
4. PC skills required. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Additional Job Description:

Evening Shift Lead 40 hours weekly varied hours.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 74 WVUH Nursing Anesthesia

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.

About Us

The West Virginia University Health System, West Virginia's largest health system with more than 2,700 beds is the state’s largest private employer, is comprised of more than 20 hospitals, including a children's hospital and five institutes, all anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, West Virginia. Learn more about WVU Medicine here: https://wvumedicine.org/about/