Title: Anesthesia Tech/Lead- Germantown(Days) Job

Date: May 7, 2024

Facility: Germantown (0204)

Summary

The Lead Certified Anesthesia Tech provides day-to-day direction and assistance to the Anesthesia Techs. Provides support services to anesthesiologists and registered nurses in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Participates in OR room turnover and performs activities as directed to ensure efficiency and safe patient care in the OR environment. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Experience/Licensure

	Education/Formal Training	Work Experience	Credential/Licensure
REQUIRED:	Completion of a formal job-related vocational or technical training program of not less than one year (such as Surgical Technology, EMT, LPN, etc.)	Minimum of four years experience in a job-related field (such as surgical technology or EMT) with emphasis on perioperative or cardiac patients with at least two years experience in anesthesia.	Certification as an Anesthesia Tech (Cer.A.T.) through ASATT BLS Healthcare Provider
PREFERRED:	N/A	Previous supervisory experience preferred.	N/A
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:	N/A	N/A	N/A

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated understanding of quality assurance, set-up, and calibration of anesthesia equipment and instrumentation.
Demonstrates competency in anesthesia used to guide / lead others and carry out more complex assignments.
Understands the principles and procedures related to infection control and aseptic technique.
Demonstrated ability to lead others.

Key Job Responsibilities

Acts as a lead-level Anesthesia Tech to provide day-to-day direction and assistance for activities in Anesthesia. Monitors the work of others and acts as a department resource.
Provides support to anesthesiologists and registered nurses in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment.
Maintains a sterile field for anesthesia services. Ensures adherence to the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques.
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Physical Requirements

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Must have good balance and coordination.
The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.