Lead Anesthesia Technician at Froedtert in West Bend, Wisconsin

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Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: 1

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 0800-1630. There is a call requirement of approximately 1 shift per week and 1 weekend every 5th weekend. Call starts at the end of the shift (1630) until 0600 the next day.

Job Summary:

The Lead Anesthesia Tech coordinates and assists with direct patient care activities, supporting the Anesthesia Provider during delivery of anesthesia. Working in the operating room, the incumbent provides technical services to the Providers including coordination of the daily work of the anesthesia technical section, performance of blood analysis, patient care equipment set-up and inspection, and assistance in basic patient care procedures. This position involves a balance in leadership of the Anesthesia Technicians and Anesthesia Aides, coordinating the daily operations in the O.R., as well as the responsibility and expertise for overseeing the blood laboratory. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of 4 years hospital-based experience, including at least 2 years within anesthesia. This can include 2 years of experience in one of the following areas is required: calibration, quality control testing and maintenance of blood analysis equipment; performance of blood analysis to include blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, ACT, and hematocrit; provision of technical assistance to personnel in the operation and application of patient care equipment; performance of patient care equipment inspections in an operating room environment. In lieu of, five years of related OR experience in a military role, or at least one year of Lead Anesthesia Technician experience in a hospital-based setting may be accepted.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

An Associate's Degree and ASATT certification as an Anesthesia Technician is required. In lieu of, an additional 2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician or in a related military role, or an additional one year of Lead Anesthesia Technician experience in a hospital-based setting may be accepted.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Extensive training and experience with life-supporting anesthesia equipment required.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
American Society Anesthesia Technologist/Technician (ASATT) Certification is strongly preferred.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

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  Paid time off
  


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  Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
  


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  Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  


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  Referral bonuses
  


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  Retirement plan - 403b
  


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  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
  


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  Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
  

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.