Anesthesia Technician Lead

Job title: Anesthesia Technician Lead

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

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Job Summary

Summary Responsible for providing advanced technical support and expertise to the anesthesia care team.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with the anesthesia care team to prepare and set up equipment and supplies required for anesthesia administration during surgical procedures.
• Assist in patient positioning, monitoring vital signs, and administering anesthesia-related interventions as directed by the anesthesia provider.
• Prepare and maintain anesthesia workstations, including anesthesia machines, monitors, ventilators, and other specialized equipment.
• Ensure the availability, functionality, and proper calibration of anesthesia equipment and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise during procedures.
• Work closely with operating room staff, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to marking room operations, inventory, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Related Field of Study required

• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

• Licenses and Credentials

Experience

• Anesthesia Technician

• 2-3 years required

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of anesthesia procedures, pharmacology, and patient monitoring techniques.

• Strong understanding of infection control protocols and safety practices in the operating room environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and prioritize tasks accordingly.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with the anesthesia care team, patients, and other healthcare professionals.

• Detail-oriented mindset and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)

• Walking Frequently (34-66%)

• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

• Talking Constantly (67-100%)

• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

• Remote Type

• Onsite

• Work Location

• 81 Highland Avenue

• Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 40

• Employee Type

• Regular

• Work Shift

• Day (United States of America)

• Pay Range

• $26.63 - $38.70/Hourly

• Grade

• 6

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