Lead Anesthesia Technician

Stanford Medicine Children's Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Medicine Children's Health in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Lead Anesthesia Technician to oversee the daily work of the anesthesia technicians, mentor staff, and ensure tasks are completed accurately while supporting budget and quality improvement processes. CER.A.T.

or CER.A.T.T. certification (or five years of related experience with certification within two years) and a High School diploma are required, along with BLS/ACLS where applicable and strong English communication for a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of related work experience with anesthesia technicians or five (5) years with certification within two years of hire.
• CER.A.T. or CER.A.T.T. certification required (or equivalent).
• RQI/ACLS/BLS as applicable per role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of the anesthesia technicians.
• Mentor and coach staff; assist with evaluations.
• Coordinate staff scheduling and workload with Patient Care Manager.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Staff mentorship

Lead responsibilities

Emergency response

English proficiency

Communications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Anesthesia equipment knowledge

Job description

Company Description

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job ID: LP_00016302-2652883

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Lead Anesthesia Technician is responsible for performing, organizing and overseeing the daily work activities of the anesthesia technicians, assuring that the daily tasks are completed thoroughly and accurately. Other duties include: orientation and mentoring of staff, problem-solving instrument issues, providing feedback for employee evaluations and budget and assisting in the Quality Improvement Process.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Acts as a resource to staff, managers and physicians related to anesthesia support services.
• Assigns, organizes and coordinates the daily activities of the anesthesia technicians including assisting the Patient Care Manager with staff scheduling.
• Monitors anesthesia technician's job performance and coaches as needed to assure standards are being followed.
• Must fulfill all obligations and essential duties of the anesthesia technician.
• Provides input related to staff performance to assist the Patient Care Manager in writing evaluations.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience -and-
• Certified Anesthesia Technician Certification (CER.A.T.) from the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) -or-
• Certified Anesthesia Technologist Certification (CER.A.T.T.)

-OR-

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience -and-
• CER.A.T. or CER.A.T.T. certification obtained within two (2) years of hire

License/Certification

• RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support
• or
• Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA)
• ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician by American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians within 365 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly.
• Ability to perform work-lead responsibilities such as training and orienting new employees, assigning and reviewing work for completeness and accuracy, scheduling work, and other coordinating and support duties for a supervisor/manager.
• Ability to respond with flexibility to unusual and emergent situations, remain calm in stressful and emergency situations, work different shifts and schedules as needed, work overtime when directed by management.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties during time of stress.
• Knowledge of location, operation and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and supplies.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.

Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $45.93 to $51.54

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.