Lead Anesthesia Tech

• 1. Clinical Responsibilities:
• 1.1 Function at the level of an Anesthesia Tech III.
• 2. Operational Responsibilities:
• 2.1 Supervise daily activities of anesthesia technicians to ensure optimal staffing and workflow.
• 3. Quality and Safety Responsibilities
• 3.1 Works with coordinators for clinical quality to ensure that all departmental and hospital QI needs are addressed in conjunction with the anesthesia tech supervisor.
• 4. Team Leadership:
• 4.1 Train and mentor new staff and existing team members to enhance competencies.
• 5. Accountability
• 5.1 Actively seek and apply constructive feedback to improve performance and contribute to a positive work environment.

EDUCATION

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, prefer Associates degree in Biological Sciences. Factory approved training in basic trouble shooting for anesthesia machines, physiologic monitors, blood gas machines, rapid infusers.

EXPERIENCE

Internal: Minimum of Twelve months experience as an anesthesia technician II or equivalent health care experience.
External: CPR Certification, ASATT Certification preferred.

LICENSURE

CPR certification

SPECIAL SKILLS

Employee must exhibit excellent communication skills. Individual must be able to tolerate high stress areas of work. Knowledge of seven step cleaning and decontamination techniques are highly desired. Basic computer skills are required to perform daily tasks in OR applications to include email, RFID equipment tracking system and Epic status board. Individual is expected to achieve competence in all required skills after completion of department training program, including passing departmental competencies. Employee must possess good interpersonal skills in order to participate as a member of the Perioperative Support staff. Employee promotes team work, leads by example demonstrating a positive attitude and consistently meets expectations of perioperative services.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The working environment is a high stress area. The ability to perform tasks of physical endurance and dexterity as required. Individual must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, using consistent use of proper body mechanics. All duties require pushing, pulling lifting, bending and standing. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Exposure to biohazards and handling of bodily fluids. Must possess good communication skills and the ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities.Employee is able to rotate day and evening shifts.