Anesthesia Lead Technician

1 month ago

Newark DE United States ChristianaCare Full time

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor/Coordinator, CRNA, and/or Anesthesiologist involved with all surgical cases, the Anesthesia Lead Technician oversees supporting the anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists with patient care tasks, staff assignments, facilitation of caregiver education, recruitment, and retention strategies, in addition to supply and equipment maintenance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serves as liaison and resource for staff and customers regarding room setups, equipment repairs and sterilization, supply availability, and pediatric cases.
  • Partners with Periop NPDS to identify and support educational needs and in-service planning.
  • Ensures department coverage as PTO, leave, call-off, low census or other extenuating circumstances occur.
  • Participates in the Quarterly Performance Review, Merit and Human Resource discussions.
  • Assigns resources for operating room and non-operating room locations based upon the daily schedule.
  • Facilitates survey readiness operational needs aligned to the anesthesia technician standard work duties.
  • Participates in annual and monthly capital and operational budget planning meetings to ensure resource stewardship.
  • Continuously monitors the OR schedule and sets his or her priorities for room and case assignments.
  • Organizes, manages, and meets deadlines for the tasks to be performed.
  • Participates in the Christiana Care Health System Focus on Excellence programs and departmental performance improvement issues.
  • Sets up various monitors and prepares IVs sets.
  • Reviews and interprets the surgical schedule, determining equipment and supply needs for each case.
  • Equips rooms with monitoring modules, fiberoptic scopes, A-lines, and Belmont Rapid infuser as instructed by the CRNA/anesthesiologist.
  • Performs basic mechanics involved in the preparation of the anesthesia machines and monitors associated with patient care.
  • Troubleshoots problems and arranges appropriate technical repair services if needed.
  • Maintains consistent contact with anesthesia personnel working in the designated area on a regular basis to stay informed.
  • Uses established guidelines and assists the anesthesiologists and CRNA staff with various invasive techniques.
  • Assists anesthesiologists and CRNA staff with the positioning and support of patients undergoing regional anesthesia procedures.
  • Follows a regular schedule of proper maintenance of monitors used to administer anesthesia.
  • Follows Anesthesiologist/CRNA instructions and responds to emergency situations.
  • Prepares equipment for the transfer of patients to the PACU or ICU.
  • Assists the anesthesiologist and CRNA staff in the transfer of the post-op patient to the PACU and ICU.
  • Performs assigned work safely, adhering to safety rules and practices.
  • Report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury.
  • Completes mandatory in-service education programs.
  • Performs other duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with nursing staff, patients, families, visitors, medical/dental staff, ancillary staff, students, community agencies, vendors, staff from other hospitals, and public.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Anesthesia Technicians

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

  • Anesthesia Technician Manager
  • Anesthesia Care Provider

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Graduate or Equivalent
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum three years Anesthesia Technician Experience
  • Prior experience in a Lead, Charge or Supervisory role preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of operating room/anesthesia supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate chain of command.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of CCHS Core Values and departmental policies/procedures.
  • Demonstrates computer skills and the ability to utilize various software applications.
  • Demonstrates ability to trouble-shoot technical issues effectively.
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills by effectively dealing with/managing others at a variety of levels with diplomacy and tact.
  • Demonstrates safe and accurate skills in the use of telephone paging system.
  • Adapts to a high volume, high stress area.
  • Organize work while managing multiple tasks.
  • Communicates efficiently and effectively in both written and verbal form.
  • Works independently with established guidelines.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient medical records, hospital staff, physician, and administrative matters.
  • Performs required technical skills as outlined in procedures.
  • Follows standard precautions and uses appropriate safety measures for patients, coworkers, and self.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

BCLS certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, and climb as per unit based physical demands checklist.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent exposure to biological and environmental elements with occasional exposure to chemical elements as per unit based Physical Demands Checklist.

  • Anesthesia Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Newark, DE, United States ChristianaCare Full time

    PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for assisting the anesthesia team with specific patient care tasks, care of equipment, and provides selective anesthesia procedure set-ups, under the direction of the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor/Coordinator, CRNA, and/or Anesthesiologist. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists the...

  • Anesthesia Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Newark, DE, United States ChristianaCare Full time

    PRIMARY FUNCTION:The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for assisting the anesthesia team with specific patient care tasks, care of equipment, and provides selective anesthesia procedure set-ups, under the direction of the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor/Coordinator, CRNA, and/or Anesthesiologist.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists the...

  • Anesthesia Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Newark, United States ChristianaCare Full time

    PRIMARY FUNCTION:The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for assisting the anesthesia team with specific patient care tasks, care of equipment, and provides selective anesthesia procedure set-ups, under the direction of the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor/Coordinator, CRNA, and/or Anesthesiologist.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists the...

  • Full Time Anesthesiologist

    1 month ago

    Newark, United States Anesthesia Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFor over 30 years, ASPA’s commitment to excellence in patient care is what has enabled us to remain the largest anesthesia group in Delaware, and one of the largest private practice anesthesia groups in the country. ASPA is the exclusive anesthesia provider for the Christiana Care Health System, which includes Christiana...

  • LPN Anesthesia Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Abingdon, VA, United States Ballad Health Full time

    *Job Title:*LPN Anesthesia Technician (FT) Surgery - Abingdon, VA*Job Code:*MSHA000BZC*Location:*JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Abingdon, VA*Position Type:*Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period)*Job Definition**Job Description**SCOPE OF POSITION*LPN-Anesthesia Technicians are to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation...

  • Travel Anesthesia Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Rochester, NY, United States Prime Time Healthcare Full time

    Prime Time Healthcare is seeking a travel Anesthesia Technician for a travel job in Rochester, New York.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Anesthesia TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: 06/24/2024Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, eveningsEmployment Type: TravelAbout Prime Time HealthcarePrime Time Healthcare is...

  • Electronics Technician

    16 hours ago

    Shoreview, MN, United States Senior Electronics Technician Full time

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: This job opening is specifically for the position of Senior Electronics Technician, focusing on equipment repair, maintenance, and calibration. It is crucial to highlight that this role does NOT involve responsibilities related to computer science or information technology (IT). The Senior Electronics Technician we are seeking will take the...

  • Mercy Nazareth

    4 days ago

    Philadelphia, PA, United States NorthStar Anesthesia Full time

    This is a rare opportunity to join NorthStar Anesthesia as a Chief CRNA at Nazareth Hospital in Philladelphia, PA. You will lead our anesthesia department, ensuring the highest-quality care for our patients and the efficient operation of our team. The Position:NorthStar Anesthesia is seeking a highly motivated Chief CRNA to join NorthStar Anesthesia at...

  • ANESTHESIA ATTENDANT-ANESTHESIA- PRN- SHIFT VARIES

    3 weeks ago

    , AL, United States Huntsville Hospital Full time

    OverviewAnesthesia Technician supports the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist by the preparation and Set up of appropriate equipment and supplies for each surgical case.QualificationsEducation required : High school/GED.Licence, certification and/or registration: BLS required within first 6 months of employmentExperience: Previous hospital experience...

  • Lead Maintenance Technician

    1 month ago

    Newark, United States National Property Management Associates Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWoodhill Apartments has a great opportunity for a Lead Maintenance Technician to undertake the responsibility of preserving the good condition and functionality of our residential community. You will perform maintenance tasks of great variety such as plumbing, HVAC troubleshooting & installs, electrical etc. A Lead Maintenance...

  • Anesthesia Attendant- Anesthesia- PRN- Shift Varies

    4 days ago

    Huntsville, AL, United States Huntsville Hospital Full time

    Overview Anesthesia Technician supports the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist by the preparation and Set up of appropriate equipment and supplies for each surgical case. Qualifications Education required : High school/GED.Licence, certification and/or registration: BLS required within first 6 months of employmentExperience: Previous hospital...

  • RN PreOp PACU

    2 weeks ago

    Newark, DE, United States SCA Health Full time

    Overview: Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of...

  • RN PreOp PACU

    4 days ago

    Newark, DE, United States Surgery Care Affiliates Full time

    Overview Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality...

  • RN PreOp PACU, Part Time

    4 days ago

    Newark, DE, United States Surgery Care Affiliates Full time

    Overview Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality...

  • RN PreOp PACU

    2 weeks ago

    Newark, DE, United States SCA Health Full time

    Overview:Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality...

  • Respiratory Anesthesia Representative

    4 days ago

    Ontario, CA, United States FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION LIMITED Full time

    About Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Driven by a strong sense of purpose, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare works to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions. We have manufacturing locations in New Zealand and Mexico, and sales offices and distributors operating in over 120 countries worldwide. Our largest sales office...

  • PACU PERI-ANESTHESIA NURSE

    3 weeks ago

    , MA, United States Partners Healthcare System Full time

    Excellent Care to Patients and Families • The Best Staff • In the Safest EnvironmentSTAFF NURSE / 40 HOURS / EVENING SHIFT / BWH - PACU/Peri-AnesthesiaNursing at Brigham and Women's Hospital is known for their excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped by...

  • CRNA Charge

    4 days ago

    Charleston, WV, United States Charleston Area Medical Center Full time

    Job Summary Optimize the efficient and effective use of anesthesia resources during daily operation of the anesthesia department in accordance with CAMC policy and direction from the Lead CRNA and the Tri-Divisional Chief CRNA Responsibilities * Assist in scheduling to provide effective coverage for all areas designated as requiring anesthetists' skill....

  • Nurse Anesthetist

    4 days ago

    Texas, AL, United States Houston Methodist Full time

    At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Anesthetist II position, under the direction of the attending Anesthesiologist and Chair of the Department, provides pre-anesthesia, anesthesia and post-anesthesia services in a clinical, research and academic environment. This position affects direct patient care according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and...

  • PACU Peri-Anesthesia Nurse

    4 days ago

    Boston, MA, United States Partners Healthcare System Full time

    Excellent Care to Patients and Families • The Best Staff • In the Safest Environment STAFF NURSE / 40 HOURS / EVENING SHIFT / BWH - PACU/Peri-Anesthesia Nursing at Brigham and Women's Hospital is known for their excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped...