Lead Anesthesia Tech

Overview

Northeast Baptist Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Northeast Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Assist physicians in the physiological monitoring of patients and the preparation of drugs, fluids, anesthetic and equipment ancillary to operative intervention of other procedures requiring anesthesia; set up, operate and maintain monitoring and anesthesia equipment. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned

Responsibilities

General Functions:
 Anticipates and prepares operating room with appropriate anesthesia equipment/supplies for procedures/cases including set up and calibration of monitoring devices
 Assists Anesthesiologist and healthcare team with patient care and transportation
 Cleans, repairs, and performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning
 Order, maintains and catalogues anesthesia supplies and equipment
 Participates in new product and equipment evaluations
 Supervises and manages the activities of Anesthesia Technician personnel
 Provides input for, or completes annual staff performance evaluations
 Serves as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”
 Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
 Maintains safe environment
 Addresses patient population-specific needs
 Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent. 
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year in the anesthesia technician role in acute care or ambulatory surgery environment 
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience as an anesthesia technician
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Anesthesia Technician
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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