Lead Anesthesia Tech - Surgery - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 10 Hour Day Shift - Full Time

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

10/40 - 10 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$35.665 - $46.019 - $56.374

 

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. 

 

***Required: Minimum of 5 years anesthesia tech experience in a multispecialty acute care hospital.

What You Will Do
Provides leadership, coordination, ongoing development and productivity of services to Surgery. Provides support to the surgical patient and OR team by performing activities involving anesthesia care, developing and implementing plan of care interventions appropriately modified to meet population specific needs of the patient under the supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider or Registered Nurse. Assists the Anesthesiologist with airway management and intubation, physiologic monitoring, including insertion of lines, insertion of regional blocks, and other patient support devices. Performs other patient and department duties as needed to maintain the flow of patient care, including but not limited to procurement and handling of medications, stocking supplies and equipment, performing routine maintenance and safety checks of equipment, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of equipment, including quality assurance and documentation of these activities, providing patient care within the scope of practice, communicating information related to patient care, equipment, supplies.

Required Qualifications

• 5 Years anesthesia tech experience in a multispecialty acute care hospital.
• Experience in communicating clearly and effectively; and working collaboratively with others of diverse culture, educational background and experience, etc.
• Experience in prioritizing and managing multiple projects.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Other Graduate of an Anesthesia Tech program.
• 1 Year leadership experience.

Essential Functions

• Assists with Patient care
  
  Anticipates and responds to situations effectively and in accordance with departmental policies/procedures/guidelines.
  Prepares and assists with insertion of hemodynamic monitoring lines.
  Assists with intubation/airway management. Assists in emergency resuscitation procedures.
  Assist with placement of regional anesthesia (epidural, spinal, blocks).
  Demonstrates proficiency with use of: 1) Physiologic Monitoring equipment, including transport monitors; 2) Defibrillators 3) Trans Esophageal Echocardiography Machine; 4) Platelet Concentration; 5) Anesthesia Machines; 6) Fluid Warming and Rapid Infusion devices
  Is able to adapt care to specific needs of the patient population served.
• Communication
  Responds to requests in a friendly and timely manner.
  Asks questions to increase understanding, clarify problem and identify what the customer/co-worker/ direct report wants.
  Listens to complaints objectively without interruptions.
  Considers the customers/co-workers/direct reports perspectives about problems and issues and responds appropriately to their needs. Directs inquiries to appropriate personnel. Involves all team members in the decision making process.
  Anticipates the needs of the customer/co-worker and takes action promptly; follows up to ensure that they are satisfied with the outcome.
  When dealing with multiple priorities at the same time, assures customer/co-workers/direct reports that they will be attended to as soon as possible.
  When delays or issues are anticipated, offers explanations and alternatives, if possible.
  Greets all persons in a courteous and cordial manner.
  Introduces self by name and title when speaking to customers.
  Conducts self on the job in a professional manner, extending courtesy, consideration and cooperation to patients, visitors and other employees.
• Leadership and Staff Development
  Promotes staff accountability and empowerment by utilizing available resources to educa