Evening Anesthesia Tech Lead — Team & Ops

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest is seeking an Anesthesia Technician Lead to coordinate daily flow of services across locations and oversee supplies and equipment. This role supports the Anesthesiology team in a full-time, evening-shift capacity on the Northwest campus in Seattle.

The Lead will work with management to develop policies, participate in quality assurance and process-improvement efforts, and guide staff development and recruitment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biomedical Electronics is required.
• Two years of postsecondary education/training with emphasis in the sciences and two years of experience as an Anesthesiology Technician II or equivalent.
• Three years of experience as an Anesthesiology Technician II or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities and services at all Anesthesia locations.
• Work with Manager to develop policies and procedures.
• Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by Manager. Participate in process improvement committees, as assigned.
• Perform as Anesthesiology Technician 2 as required and directed by Manager.
• Ensure appropriate staffing on the floor.
• Schedule assignments and breaks for the Anesthesia team, creating staffing/scheduling grids as directed by Manager.
• Coach other Anesthesia Technicians on performance; escalation situations to the attention of Manager, if needed.
• Assist in the recruitment and evaluation of Anesthesiology Technicians.
• Lead staff development, training, new employee orientation, as directed by Manager.

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in Biomedical Electronics

Job description

The University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest is seeking an Anesthesia Technician Lead to coordinate daily flow of services across locations and oversee supplies and equipment. This role supports the Anesthesiology team in a full-time, evening-shift capacity on the Northwest campus in Seattle.

The Lead will work with management to develop policies, participate in quality assurance and process-improvement efforts, and guide staff development and recruitment.