Lead Anesthesia Tech - (Full-Time, 8-Hour Day Shifts)
About The Position
The Lead Anesthesia Technician is responsible for performing, organizing and overseeing the daily work activities of the anesthesia technicians, assuring that the daily tasks are completed thoroughly and accurately. Other duties include: orientation and mentoring of staff, problem-solving instrument issues, providing feedback for employee evaluations and budget and assisting in the Quality Improvement Process. This is a Stanford Health Care job. The Lead Anesthesia Technician is responsible for performing, organizing and overseeing the daily work activities of the anesthesia technicians, assuring that the daily tasks are completed thoroughly and accurately. Other duties include: orientation and mentoring of staff, problem-solving instrument issues, providing feedback for employee evaluations and budget and assisting in the Quality Improvement Process.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience and Certified Anesthesia Technician Certification (CER.A.T.). Twenty (20) continuing education units must be completed every two years to maintain the CER.A.T. Certification. -OR- Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience and current enrollment in a Certified Anesthesia Technologist (CER.A.T.T.) program, with certification obtained within three (3) years of hire. Thirty (30) continuing education units must be completed every two years to maintain the CER.A.T.T. Certification. -OR- Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience and completion within the last two years of 30 continuing education units that are accepted for CER.A.T.T. recertification. Thirty (30) continuing education units must be completed every two years.
- Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly.
- Ability to perform work-lead responsibilities such as training and orienting new employees, assigning and reviewing work for completeness and accuracy, scheduling work, and other coordinating and support duties for a supervisor/manager.
- Ability to respond with flexibility to unusual and emergent situations, remain calm in stressful and emergency situations, work different shifts and schedules as needed, work overtime when directed by management.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize duties during time of stress.
- Knowledge of location, operation and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and supplies.
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Responsibilities
- Acts as a resource to staff, managers and physicians related to anesthesia support services.
- Assigns, organizes and coordinates the daily activities of the anesthesia technicians including assisting the Patient Care Manager with staff scheduling.
- Monitors anesthesia technician's job performance and coaches as needed to assure standards are being followed.
- Must fulfill all obligations and essential duties of the anesthesia technician.
- Provides input related to staff performance to assist the Patient Care Manager in writing evaluations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
