Anesthesia Technician Lead

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Anesthesia Technician Lead opening with HCA Florida Capital Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA Florida Capital Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Anesthesia Technician Lead for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply

Position Summary:

The Lead Anesthesia Technician delivers high quality, patient-centered care by providing anesthesia support to the anesthesia clinician during surgical procedures. The Lead Anesthesia Technician anticipates the needs of the anesthesia clinician through preparation and maintenance of supplies, patient monitoring equipment and anesthesia delivery systems. The Lead Anesthesia Technician is an integral member of the perioperative team and collaborates with the circulating RN and the perioperative team to ensure a safe and optimal patient perioperative experience. In addition, the Lead Anesthesia Technician assists with ongoing training and/or precepting of new and current employees as directed by the supervisor. The Lead Anesthesia Technician is responsible for ensuring new processes, equipment, and other changes are communicated and/or taught to other Anesthesia Technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and organizes equipment and supplies for scheduled and emergent cases in anesthetising locations. Reviews present and future surgical schedules to ensure that anesthesia staff have the essential equipment and supplies necessary for routine and challenging cases.

• Creates and maintains orderly, well-stocked anesthesia carts of all types, such as emergency airway and pediatric. Anticipates anesthetist's preferences for efficient setup.

• Transports and sets up equipment needed for procedures, including laryngoscope blades, monitors, EKG cables, ETCO2 lines, pulse oximetry cables, temperature cables, and oxygen tanks/tubing. Assures equipment is decontaminated and in good working condition before each procedure.

• Applies basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and principles of growth and development as required to assist in anesthesia preparation/supply selection.

• Prepares for emergency and add on cases rapidly and effectively.

• Transports patients to and from surgical suite as needed.

• Assists in the transfer, positioning, prepping and draping of patients for anesthetic procedures in accordance with facility standards. Assists with the placement of non-invasive monitoring devices, such as blood pressure cuff, EKG leads, and pulse oximeter probe.

• Assists with higher-level patient prep, such as intubation or invasive line placement/monitoring, once competency/certification is confirmed and as governed by local, state, and federal regulation and per facility policy.

• Assists Anesthesiologist during scheduled and emergent procedures as directed, including monitoring of vital signs or retrieving needed equipment and supplies.

• Follows department procedures for proper procurement and handling of non-controlled medications, I.V. fluids, contrast media, and irrigating fluids in the surgical services area.

• Performs thorough, prompt room turnover between procedures, including cleaning and disinfection, restocking of anesthesia supplies, and cleaning/storing of anesthesia equipment and instrumentation as needed. Demonstrates proficiency with equipment point of use care and transport, including initial bedside decontamination of TEE probe and bronchoscope.

• Calibrates and troubleshoots minor malfunctions of anesthesia equipment. Removes and reports all damaged or unsafe equipment.

• Responds to lifesaving situations, including fire and disaster situations.

• Responds promptly to on-call situations as scheduled.

• Helps maintain a safe, organized environment for personnel and patients. Demonstrates commitment to patient safety initiatives including patient falls and restraints.

• Ensures patient privacy and comfort. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records, and advocates for patient rights as needed.

• Applies the principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and maintain optimum patient care. Follows universal precautions as required by hospital and OSHA policies.

• Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and co-workers. Utilizes appropriate chains of command to communicate pertinent information.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.

• Maintains knowledge of surgical specialties and ability to prepare for multiple types of procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of procedure-related anatomy and physiology.

• Contributes to performance improvement initiatives and works toward meeting and exceeding core measures, patient safety, and service excellence goals.

• Serves as a positive role model and resource for peers. Shares knowledge with team members and ensures new processes, equipment, policies/procedures, etc. are communicated to the team promptly.

• Assists in the hiring process by participating in the peer interview process.

• Develops orientation manual and assists with orientation of new personnel. Serves as a positive role model and resource for peers.

• Meets with new hire Anesthesia Techs at hospital-wide orientation. Precepts all new Anesthesia Techs to ensure unit expectations and standards are known and followed.

• Ensures new processes, equipment, policies/procedures, etc. are communicated to Anesthesia Techs promptly.

• Leads by example as reflected in positive feedback from patients and staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years experience in surgical services
• BLS certificate required
• Certified as an Anesthesia Tech preferred

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is your one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs. We are an accredited healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+ experienced providers. Our 288-bed, acute-care hospital provides 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and much more. Trust us to give you compassionate care and exceptional service.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcares more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Anesthesia Technician Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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