Certified Anesthesia Technician, Cer.A.T. – VUMC - $10k Signing Bonus & Relocation

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of point of care instrumentation and documentation.
• 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 limited to liver transplant services, pain management services, autotransfusion services.

Technical Capabilities

• Anesthesiology/Anesthesia Technical Support (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrates capabilities as Anesthesia Technical Support.
• Procedures Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate procedures knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Possesses an understanding of medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Position Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
• 2 years of applicable experience
• Active certification as a Certified Anesthesia Technician Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today.

Department Summary

The Vanderbilt Department of Anesthesiology embraces the anesthesia care team approach to patient care, involving anesthesiologists and residents, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) and anesthesia technicians. The department at Vanderbilt provides anesthesia for all types of surgical procedures, including cardiac, pediatrics, vascular, trauma, neurosurgery, plastics, radiologic, and special procedures.

Why Work at Vanderbilt as a Certified Anesthesia Technician or Technologist?

• Vanderbilt pays ASATT membership dues for Certified Anesthesia Techs.
• Certified Anesthesia Techs can be considered for lead, supervisor, and eventually management roles.
• Rapid growth allows for more advancement opportunities than other facilities.

Relocation Terms

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.

Position Shift

• FT Evening Shift: 2p-10:30p, M-F
• FT Night Shift: 10p - 6:30a

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

These responsibilities are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

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.

Position Qualifications

• Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) - American Society of Anesthesia Technicians/Technologists (ASATT)
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 2 years
• Education: High School Diploma or GED