Lead Anesthesia Technician

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

The Lead Anesthesia Technician will be the liaison for all department anesthesia technicians and anesthesia aides in collaboration with the Chief CRNA and Chairman of Anesthesia.  The Anesthesia Technicians and (anesthesia aides) support the Anesthesiology Department by maintain equipment and supplies, maintaining a safe and clean environment and assisting with patient care as directed.

Essential Job Functions

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.
  
  
  
  • Performs and/or assists with patient care needs as directed.
  
  
  • Performs and/or assists with patient care needs as directed.
  
  
  • Obtains individual patient care equipment as directed.
  
  
  • Transports patients as directed.
  
  
  
  


• Assists in developing an educational process for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, foster self-care and improve outcomes.
  
  
  
  • Obtains resources as needed.
  
  
  • Reports to the RN/CRNA information regarding the patient's readiness to learn.
  
  
  
  


• Maintains a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure continuous flow of patient care.
  
  
  
  • Communicates pertinent information of actual/potential problems to the professional nurse or CRNA.
  
  
  
  


• Participates in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.
  
  
  
  • Assists in data collection process as requested.
  
  
  • Recommends modifications for performance improvement.
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the nursing assistant.
  
  
  
  • Demonstrates an ability to solve problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
  
  
  • Maintains accountability for actions taken.
  
  
  • Effectively functions as a resource person.
  
  
  • Acts as a patient advocate.
  
  
  • Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.
  
  
  • Assists in maintaining/decreasing organizational/department costs.
  
  
  • Cleans and processes fiberoptic bronchoscopes following manufacturers recommendations
  
  
  • Maintains Steris sterilizer unit per manufacturers recommendations
  
  
  • Stocks, maintains and checks all specialty carts per departmental standard
  
  
  
  


• Assists in the department's compliance with state, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
  
  
  
  • Assists in continuous survey readiness for surveys and inspections.
  
  
  • Adheres to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
  
  
  • Oversees that sufficient and proper supplies are maintained on an assigned unit.
  
  
  • Monitors sterile supplies for expiration date and replaces as needed.
  
  
  • Distributes and maintains a sufficient supply of linens in assigned patient care areas.
  
  
  • Replenishes daily/weekly unit stock from appropriate departments; i.e., CSR, storeroom, pharmacy.
  
  
  • Sterilizes equipment according to policy.
  
  
  
  


• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
  
  
  
  • Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
  
  
  • Assumes appropriate code team role during code situations or mock codes.
  
  
  • Responds effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.
  
  
  • Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff.
  
  
  • Completes proper collection, identification, labeling and delivery of specimens to the appropriate department.
  
  
  • Ensures replacement of instruments, supplies and unit-maintained equipment.
  
  
  
  


• Cleans, instruments, supplies and anesthesia machines in OR, etc., per routing cleaning schedule.


• Assists with input for anesthesia technicians and anesthesia aides performance appraisals.


• Assists with recruiting, training and continuing education for students and experienced anesthesia technicians.


• Assists with overseeing the daily tasks of anesthesia technicians and anesthesia aides.


• Assists with coordinating anesthesia technicians/aides monthly schedules.


• Assists with on a continuous basis to help construct innovative new ideas to improve the Department of Anesthesia.


• Report to the System Chief CRNA and Chairman of Anesthesia on a weekly basis.


• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.


• Completion of an approved Anesthesiology Technology Program.


• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a hospital environment.


• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.


• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.


• Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)


• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in Healthcare setting.


• Previous management experience

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.


• Certification required as an Anesthesia Technician within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer.


• Act 33 with renewal


• Act 34 with renewal


• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).


• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.