Anesthesia Technician Senior Educator
Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary: Responsible for providing advanced technical support and expertise to the anesthesia care team. Does this position require Patient Care YesEssential 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.
-Principally responsible for new hire training of Anesthesia Technician I.
-Educator for Technician I for career ladder advancement.
-Provides cadence for refresher training for Technicians to maintain skill set (i.e. cardiac airway support)
-Work directly with Manager to coordinate schedule content organization and implement annual skills assessment and review.
-Work directly with Manager to design additional training sessions as needed based on the skills assessment.
- Liaison for ASATT regional program director for increased participation in certification program:
o Maintain roster of Certified Techs vs Uncertified Techs
o Lead engagement on the program and encourage CEUs
o Encourage continue education and local ASATT conference participation
-Collaboration as needed with Anesthesia leadership at other entities across the system in partnership with local leadership.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associates Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Anesthesia Technician Cer.A.T - American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians preferred Medical Technician New Hampshire - New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy preferred
Experience: Anesthesia Technician Experience 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%)
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Pay Range
$23.34 - $33.37/HourlyGrade
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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