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Organization:
Anesthesiology
Job Summary:
Certified Anesthesia Technician, Cer.A.T.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
* $10k Signing Bonus
* Relocation Available for Qualified Candidates
Your Role:
Operates the institutional Point of Care Testing monitors, the institution's
cell salvaging systems, as well as operate the Rapid Infusion Systems during
trauma and liver transplant procedures, or procedures in which the massive
transfusion protocol is initiated with minimal guidance.
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Position Shift:
* FT Evening Shift: 2p-10:30p, M-F & FT Night Shift: 10p - 6:30a are both
available due to departmental growth.
Why Work at Vanderbilt as a Certified Anesthesia Technician or Technologist?
* Vanderbilt pays ASATT membership dues for Certified Anesthesia Techs.
* Our certified techs can do more! At other facilities they only require their
techs to do room turnovers and stock. Here at VUMC, our techs are expected to
be hands on. There are no limits on what our Anesthesia Techs can learn.
* Clear path to management: Certified Techs can be considered for lead,
supervisor, and eventually management roles. Our rapid growth allows for more
advancement opportunities than other facilities.
Department Summary:
The Vanderbilt Department of Anesthesiology embraces the anesthesia care team
approach to patient care, involving anesthesiologists and residents, certified
registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), student registered nurse anesthetists
(SRNAs) and anesthesia technicians. The department at Vanderbilt provides
anesthesia for all types of surgical procedures, including cardiac, pediatrics,
vascular, trauma, neurosurgery, plastics, radiologic, and special procedures.
Certified Anesthesia Technician Sign-On Bonus Eligibility Requirements: The sign
on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked
for VUMC in the past 12 months.
Relocation Terms:
* Must relocate from greater than 100 miles
* The relocation bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff
who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of point of care
instrumentation and documentation.
• Recognizes a difficult airway, anticipates and provides necessary supplies and
equipment.
• Prepares and operates Rapid Infusion System for processing delivery of blood
products during surgical procedures and trauma.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of cell salvage
equipment.
• Possesses an understanding of pharmacology, anatomy and physiology as it
applies to anesthesia care.
• Participates in providing multi-disciplinary support services that may include
but not be limited to liver transplant services, pain management services,
autotransfusion services.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and
additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Anesthesiology/Anesthesia Technical Support (Novice): Possesses sufficient
fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrates capabilities as Anesthesia
Technical Support. anesthesiology in practical applications of moderate
difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing
assignments.
• Procedures Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to
successfully demonstrate procedures knowledge in practical applications of
moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while
accomplishing assignments.
• Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency
to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or
systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts
inventory is sufficient.
• Medical Terminology & Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental
proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in
practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Position Qualifications:
Required:
* High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
* 2 years of applicable experience
* Active certification as a Certified Anesthesia Technician
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This
area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive,
diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent
disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in
these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from
throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt
Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and
our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact
team's performance with minimal guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems.* Breadth of
Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and has basic job skills in other areas.*
Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to less experienced
team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own
skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains
Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and
develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares
information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to
understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. -
Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems,
and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and
Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate
information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work:
Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality
standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new
knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above
and beyond.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic
knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the
appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates
Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and
thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. -
Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal
actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses
accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on
time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly
proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by
offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new
technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and
procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces
changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change
instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) - American Society of Anesthesia
Technicians/Technologists (ASATT)
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
2 years
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt
Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health,
disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and
professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has
the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.
EOE/Vets/Disabled.