**Primary City/State:** Mesa, Arizona **Department Name:** Surg-Hosp **Work Shift:** Day **Job Category:** Clinical Care Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen. Apply today. Banner Desert Medical Center/Banner Children's Medical Center at Desert has 24 Operating Rooms, which includes 3 trauma rooms, 6 pediatric rooms, 1 cysto suite, 4 minimally invasive and 3 robotic rooms. BDMC/CCMC offers a full range of surgical specialties, including Peds Cardiovascular and Adult and Peds Trauma, Urology, Orthopedics, General, Gynecology, Neurology, EENT, Plastics and Robotics. We are the busiest OR in the valley, fast paced, and performing high acuity cases. In 2017, BDMC/CCMC performed over 21,000 surgeries. Our technologies includes da Vinci Xi robot, NICO, Stealth guided brain surgery. Banner Desert Medical Center is recognized by US News as High Performing Hospital in Procedure/Condition Category. With the variety of specialties and surgical procedures, high patient safety score, available work shifts, level 1 trauma designation for adult and pediatric patients, stroke center, and CORE orthopedics this is an ideal facility for those interested in a fast paced environment and room for growth. **SHIFT DETAILS** **Employment Type:** Full-time **Hours per Week:** 4-10s or 5--8s | 40hrs **Shift:** Days **On Call:** Yes, weekend and holiday rotations required. **Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.** Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country. If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients. 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. 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