Lead Anesthesia Technologist

About the role

The Lead Anesthesia Technician/Technologist reports to the Assistant Director of Main Operating Room and works under the direction of the Anesthesiologist. This role is responsible for supervising all other Anesthesia Techs to ensure routine duties are performed in a timely manner and in accordance with practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Charge Nurse in surgical and procedural areas to prioritize room turnover and set-up of anesthesia equipment and supplies for procedures with efficient and effective use of available resources.
• Coordinates Anesthesia Tech activities, and delegates daily duties and assignments to facilitate efficient workflow and assistance with anesthesia care for patients.
• Facilitates training of new hire employees and continuing education for Anesthesia Tech staff.
• Develops standard work, determines work priorities and schedules to provide adequate staff coverage.
• Works to resolve challenges encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork.
• Encourages regular communication, informs nursing staff of relevant workflow issues.
• Serves as a resource and role model and helps resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Assists anesthesia providers and nurses by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia.
• Maintains proficiency in the application, acquisition, preparation, and troubleshooting of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.

Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Certified Anesthesia Technician at an acute care hospital preferred.
• Education as necessary to obtain required certification.

Qualifications

• Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) certification preferred.
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS Certification preferred.
• PALS preferred.

Schedule

Monday through Friday AM shift (shift could start between 5:00 AM and 6:30 AM), 8-hour shift.

Pay

Pay range (based on years of applicable experience): $45.93 to $61.44 per hour.

• Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.07
• Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.61