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Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Open Heart Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

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Banner Heart Hospital, one of the largest free-standing heart hospitals in the nation. Our commitment to providing superior heart care services in a fully integrated, collaborative environment has earned us distinction as a nationally Accredited Heart Failure Institute by the Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium.

Anesthesia Tech experience is required!

SHIFT DETAILS

**Employment Type:** Full-time

**Hours per Week:** 3 12s or 4 10s depending on dept need

**Shift:** Day Shift

**Schedule:** Monday - Friday

**On Call:** Yes, night, weekend and holiday rotations required.

Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.

Located next to Banner Baywood Medical Center in east Mesa, Arizona, Banner Heart Hospital specializes in providing the most advanced cardiovascular care in an environment of clinical excellence, compassion and healing. We have the most advanced technology in the state of Arizona, with innovative and cutting-edge technologies. With 111 beds, we are one of the largest freestanding heart hospitals in the nation. We have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson-Reuters. Our facility includes a 28 bed cardiovascular intensive care unit that specialized in the recovery of surgical patients, cardiogenic shock, and CRRT. Our 60 bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit specializes in fast-paced procedural recovery and our 23 bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit specializes in surgical recovery. Our space also includes two endovascular suites, six OR suites, six cardiac Cath labs, and three electrophysiology labs.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs all of the core functions of the anesthesia tech and assists leaders in coordinating work assignments of Anesthesia Techs. Assists Anesthesiologist with complex cases and performing remote anesthesia procedures. Trains and orients new anesthesia staff and physicians. Acts as a liaison between the Anesthesiologist and OR leaders and surgical staff.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs all core functions of the Anesthesia Tech such as maintaining equipment, supply and medication inventories, preparing equipment for procedures, assisting with setup and insertion of invasive monitoring lines, catheters, temporary pacemakers and hemodynamic monitoring. Performs light maintenance on equipment and/or arranges for repairs.

2. Assists Anesthesiologist in surgery with arterial blood gases, arterial clotting times and other point of care tests. Operates the cell saver during surgical procedures. Assists with remote procedures in areas such as labor and delivery, MRI, endoscopy, ICU and treatment rooms.

3. Acts as a liaison between the Anesthesiologist and department leaders and surgical staff. Acts as the point person for communication regarding anesthesia needs, policy changes, supply issues, Anesthesiologist concerns and relays pertinent information to appropriate department staff.

4. Assists department leaders with case assignments for anesthesia staff. Oversees and coordinates coverage for anesthesia cases in the absence of the supervisor/manager. Participates in the selection of anesthesia staff and provides performance feedback when requested.

5. Trains and orients new anesthesiologist, physicians and anesthesia staff in the use of anesthesia equipment and procedures. Coordinates introduction of new supplies and facilitates educational in-services. Acts as a resource for anesthesia techs, providers, and other surgical team members by providing instruction and guidance, as appropriate.

6. Assists in developing and monitoring process improvement programs. Assists in collecting and reporting data. Develops corrective action plans as indicated. May develop protocols and resource guides to reinforce and maintain standards of care.

7. Incumbents in the position anticipate the needs of patients and anesthesia staff based on scheduled procedures, patient age and condition and are often required to listen and communicate detailed issues. Responsibilities are typically within the department but may require assisting in other areas which administer anesthesia. Internal customers are patients, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, biomedical equipment staff, and materials management staff. External customers may include practicing physicians, equipment and supply vendors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires knowledge typically acquired with completion of a High School diploma or equivalent.

Must have two years of anesthesia tech experience and current BLS certification. Must complete the company Anesthesia Tech program and/or have certification A.T. from the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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