Certified Anesthesia Technologist, Cer.A.T.T. - Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt - $10k Signing Bonus and Relocation Available

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Organization:

MCJCHV Anesthesia Techs

Job Summary:

Certified Anesthesia Technologist, Cer.A.T.T.
Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
$10k Signing Bonus
Relocation Available for Qualified Applicants

Your Role:
Prepares the Operating Rooms with equipment and supplies to support the daily workload; assists anesthetists and anesthesiologists, patients and co-workers; tracks and maintains equipment, specialty carts, trays and inventory and participates in the advancement training program. Operates the institutional Point of Care Testing monitors, the institution’s cell salvaging systems, as well as operate the Rapid Infusion Systems during trauma, liver, heart, lung transplant in which the massive transfusion protocol is initiated with minimal guidance including various cardiac procedures including set up.

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Position Shift:

• FT Days, 6:30a-2:30p

About Us:

We care for pediatric patients from birth to 18 years of age (sometimes older) who undergo surgical procedures.  Our patients are unique because our team works with surgeons and anesthesia providers to provide the safest, highest quality surgical care for our patient population.

Why Work with Us?

• Strong Reputation & Excellence in Pediatrics: Ranked among the best children’s hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report).
• Top pediatric hospital in Tennessee and recognized for safety and quality.
• High Acuity and Variety of Cases: As a major pediatric center and Level I Trauma Center, staff handle a wide range of surgeries—from newborns to teenagers—with high complexity and emergency situations.
• Educational & Professional Growth Opportunities: Structured OR orientation and exposure to cutting edge surgical techniques and academic medical practices.
• Team Environment and Culture: Strong sense of teamwork, mentorship, and family centered care environment. Staff often describe meaningful collaboration and support systems.
• Compensation / Benefits: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Meaningful Work: Rewarding experiences working with children and families, often with impactful improvements and emotional fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of point of care instrumentation and documentation. Skillful knowledge in troubleshooting all anesthesia equipment.
• Recognizes a difficult airway, anticipates and provides necessary supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and operates Rapid Infusion System for processing delivery of blood products during surgical procedures and trauma.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of cell salvage equipment.
• Possesses an understanding of pharmacology, anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care.
• Participates in providing multi-disciplinary support services that may include but not be limited to liver transplant services, pain management services, autotransfusion services.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Anesthesiology/Anesthesia Technical Support (Advanced): Possesses a high level of proficiency and successfully demonstrates capabilities as Anesthesia Technical Support. Generally, works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Procedures Knowledge (Advanced): Possesses a high level of proficiency to successfully demonstrate procedures knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally, works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Equipment Maintenance (Advanced): Possesses a high level of proficiency to successfully d