Lead Anesthesia Technician @ WVUMedicine

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This position functions as a role model and a resource Anesthesia Care Aides, Anesthesia Technicians and all anesthesia staff. This role focuses on the delegation, of daily anesthesia support tasks, coordination of daily work assignments, and monthly personnel scheduling. This role also includes inventory ordering/handling of anesthesia supplies and equipment maintenance, serves as an anesthesia department liaison, and provides streamlined communications with all WVUH departments to promote OR efficiencies, quality anesthesia outcomes, positive patient experience, and patient/employee safety. This role provides the manager and coordinator with input on personnel evaluations, orientation checklists, and staff competencies as well as capital equipment/space renovation planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associate Degree from Anesthesiology Technology Program AND one (1) years' experience as an Anesthesia Tech
OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND two (2) years’ experience as an Anesthesia Tech
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Cer.A.T (Certified Anesthesia Technician) OR Cer.A.T.T. (Certified Anesthesia Technologist) through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Models and monitors aseptic technique in anesthesia clinical settings. Ensures proper disposal of one-time use items. Sets up and spikes IV manufacturer made maintenance fluids (does not include patient specific compound bags from pharmacy). May set up disposable supplies for sterile anesthesia field.

2. Evaluates equipment needs of patients being transferred from critical care units to the OR and OR to Phase I Recovery. Assists with connection of the proper monitoring equipment for patients after the surgical procedure as well as the proper storage of electrical equipment.

3. Ensures basic anesthesia equipment is available in each anesthesia location including emergency airway equipment (i.e. AMBU bags, laryngoscope blades, etc.). Assists anesthesia providers with intubations and other procedures by acquiring supplies, instruments, and lines.

4. Assists with line placement by aiding the provider. Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

5. Checks for expiration dates on disposable supplies. Ensures malignant hyperthermia supplies are available in assigned location. Oversees the rotation of stock.

6. Cleans up a hazardous spill ensuring SDS sheets are followed. Completes required incident documentation. Provides staff education on spills prevention as needed.

7. Sets up disposable supplies and assists with all therapeutic pain management applications (Bretylium Blocks, Bier Blocks, Stellate Ganglion Blocks, Epidural Blocks, Intercostal Blocks, Trigger Point Blocks, etc.).

8. Sets up suction devices. Switches out anesthesia machine tanks and recording paper when needed. Confirms anesthesia equipment is available for CRNA/resident/MD including confirming power/gas sources & electrical cords are in proper working order; notifying Biomed & direct provider of concerns related to equipment & patient safety (i.e. loose sockets); and ensuring anesthesia equipment is meticulously cleaned prior to patient care & appropriately connected to emergency power outlets.

9. Provides Anesthesia support during all emergency situations (difficult intubation, latex allergy patient episodes, cardiac crisis, malignant hyperthermia, etc.) and routine case turnover including anesthesia post case cleaning. At end of day terminally cleans and dusts anesthesia equipment and prepares for next day use.

10. Anticipates anesthesia requirements for scheduled and emergent procedures and has equipment set up without requests from the MD/CRNA. Assumes responsibility for answering anesthesia pages during workday. Provides input to Manager for capital equipment/space renovation planning.

11. Sets up IVs, fluid warmers, and pressure transducers. Acquires computer pumps.

12. Monitors the inventory of consumable supplies. Ensures that the anesthesia carts are stocked and the anesthesia area is clean and uncluttered. May transport mobile cart’s medication tray to and from Pharmacy. Reprocesses reusable supplies.

13. Drains and reconnects hoses. Checks and changes soda sorb and tubing. Ensures the rotation of stock and the proper storage of electrical equipment

14. Informs appropriate persons of equipment issues and potential problems. Recognizes need for repair and initiates repair actions. Maintains an equipment repair log and equipment loaner book.

15. Stocks IV bins and utilizes anesthesia exchange carts to stock anesthesia blue bells.

16. May perform Point of Care testing within role scope of practice. Performs all quality controls for Point of Care testing devices.

17. Provides information for budget preparation regarding needed equipment and supplies. Provides input on cost-initiatives and facilitates those components relative to the Department of Anesthesia. Anesthesia support cost reduction.

18. Selects and prepares difficult airway equipment and instruments according to patient needs.

19. Assists within scope of role/practice anesthesiologist, resident, or CRNA with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Performs, as needed, all core duties of anesthesia care assistant and Anesthesia Technician. Functions in charge role as assigned not to be less than 60% of the time.

20. Partnering with new hire and role modeling scope of practice, assists with an orientation and training.

21. Prepares monthly schedule. Oversees scheduling, conflicts and concerns to ensure the schedule is appropriately staffed. Oversees daily assignments for Anesthesia Care Aids and Anesthesia Technicians. Prepares weekly update reports. Handles vacation request.

22. Maintains open communications with Manager, Coordinator, anesthesia providers, and other members of the Surgical Services’ team. Provides input on personnel evaluations, orientation checklists, and staff competencies. Performs quality monitoring as needed. Implements strategies to enhance OR efficiencies, quality anesthesia outcomes, positive patient experience, and patient/employee safety.

23. Performs quality monitoring as needed. Implements strategies to enhance OR efficiencies, quality anesthesia outcomes, positive patient experience, and patient/employee safety

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to wear and work in protective gear

2. Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking

3. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts

4. Possess visual and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

5. No know history of malignant hyperthermia (may not be waived).

6. Ability to hear audible alarms.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal, and work with people.

2. Has a thorough understanding of cardiac monitor procedures and equipment.

3. Has a thorough understanding of hemodynamic techniques.

4. Ability to utilize manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs) for equipment operation and cleaning.

5. Demonstrates the ability to perform technical duties in complex, clinical situations.

6. Ability to perform work functions in an operating room providing patient care demonstrating proficiency in biologic hazards, infection control, and standard precautions.

7. Ability to prioritize and multi-task; demonstrates task prioritization based on acuteness of patient care needs.

8. PC skills required. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Additional Job Description:

Evening Shift Lead 40 hours weekly varied hours.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Shift:

Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

74 WVUH Nursing Anesthesia

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.