Anesthesia Technician

Joan Stairs

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified Anesthesia Technician with 39 years of hands-on experience, including 20+ years of supervisory experience working in an OR environment as well as off-site areas. Proven track record of managing daily operations, including direct supervision of all technical personnel, assignments, and quality control programs. Experienced in cardiac, trauma, vascular, and liver transplant cases.

WORK EXPERIENCE

UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA January 1982 – May 2021 Anesthesia Supervisor

• Provided 24/7 coverage for technical support and resource, while implementing solutions and enforcing compliance

• Identified potential patient safety issues

• Monitored quality control procedures and documentation while taking corrective measures, when necessary to maintain the integrity of the quality control programs

• Provided direct technical support including the proper assembly and functioning of operating room and physiologic monitoring equipment and the performance of laboratory tests

• Organized in-services on equipment and basic lecture to Department of Anesthesia

• Trained Department of Anesthesia on POCT instruments as well as thrombelastograph (TEG) while overseeing quality control and proficiency testing for instruments

• Directed and supervised assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, payroll, orientation, and training, while resolving grievances and other personnel problems

• Participated in performance improvement initiatives for Department of Anesthesia

• Maintained department budget while ordering supplies, recommending product substitutions, and meeting with sales reps to review new products

• Performed responsibilities of an anesthesia technician when needed Anesthesia Technician

• Assisted in the placement of invasive lines and non-invasive monitoring equipment

• Drew, analyzed, and report whole blood specimens

• Troubleshot Anesthesia machines and equipment

• Conducted maintenance on Anesthesia machines and physiological monitoring equipment

• Perform quality control on clinical laboratory equipment including blood gas analyzers, centrifuges, and ACT machines in accordance with CAP standards

• Ensured integrity of lines and monitoring devices during transportation of critical patients

• Maintained supply levels for the Department of Anesthesia CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Anesthesia Technician

BLS Certified

POCT Certifications: I-Stat, HemoCue, Glucometer, HMS Plus, Thrombelastograph

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