Braxton Bray
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience in an intense, fast-paced, hospital environment. Proven ability to provide high quality anesthesia-related care in the perioperative setting and other off-site locations. Expertly manages fellow anesthesia technicians and ancillary support staff to minimize disturbances in work flow and maximize productivity. Functions well in crisis situations; provides experienced assistance to both anesthesiologists and CRNAs during difficult airway management, emergency obstetric surgeries, and cardiac/respiratory codes. Integral member of the anesthesia team; considered "go-to" guy for specialized room/equipment setups and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Training Specialist
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Responsible for developing ongoing educational series for a team of 32 anesthesia technicians as well as incoming anesthesia technicians, CRNAs, and anesthesia providers.
- Present to Gateway Program nurses about what anesthesia technicians do and what they are responsible for in the perioperative environment.
- Provide one-on-one training to individual team members needing remedial education.
- Work with Clinical Director of Anesthesia to establish policies and protocols for the department.
Manager of Anesthesia Support Services
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Responsible for administrative and clinical management of 30 anesthesia technicians including 2 lead anesthesia technicians and a lead cardiac anesthesia technician.
- Maintain a high standard of support, 24/7, for 30 room OR, 8 OR surgicentre, 3 OR Labor and Delivery floor, CT, Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, and MRI.
- Responsible for the ordering of several anesthesia related supplies and equipment.
- Work closely with the Director of Anesthesia to establish policies and procedures for department with emphasis on patient/staff safety and infection control.
- Communicate with staffing recruiter to find candidates, conduct interviews, and make hiring decisions.
- Work with Director of Supply Chain to bring in new equipment and supplies including assistance with product trials.
- Conduct weekly staff meetings to ensure awareness of any new changes to policies, equipment, and/or supplies.
Lead Anesthesia Technician
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Created and implemented orientation handbook for incoming anesthesia technicians including competencies, inventory lists, troubleshooting FAQs, and other resources.
- Guided team to be in a constant state of readiness for Department of Health and Joint Commission surveys.
- Conducted inservices for team and scheduled visits from supply and equipment vendors.
- Assisted manager in hiring process.
- Worked closely with Associate Director of Perioperative Services to establish training guidelines for the department.
- Developed training program to get anesthesia technicians prepared for the national ASATT certification exam.
Anesthesia Technician
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
07.2011 - 03.2014
- Responsible for covering up to 6 operating rooms at a time.
- Ran blood gasses and tested blood glucose levels.
- Setup for standard cases as well as in depth cardiac and transplant surgeries.
- Acquire blood products from the blood bank at the request of anesthesia providers
- Required in depth knowledge of rapid infusers, arterial lines, triple sets, swann-ganz catheters, fluid warmers, BIS monitors, video laryngoscopes, fiber optic bronchoscopes, jet ventilators, air blenders, etc.
- Prepare anesthesia machines for patients with history of malignant hyperthermia.
- Assist anesthesia providers during induction as well as code situations.
- Retrieve medications from OR pharmacy at the request of anesthesia providers.
Anesthesia Technician
Naval Medical Center San Diego
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Integral part of the team responsible for 18 ORs, 4 Labor and Delivery ORs, and 4 off-site locations including urology, MRI, CT, and GI clinics.
- Member of the code blue first response team.
- Train and provide leadership for new staff including 4 anesthesia technicians as well as residents and CRNAs.
- Outstanding ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other members of the health care team under both self-direction and supervision.
- Prepare and maintain patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems (before, during, and after anesthesia) for routine and complex surgical cases.
- Assist in acquisition, preparation, and application of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia.
- Maintain and service equipment by cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, stocking, and testing equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of anesthetic, sterile, and aseptic techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mill Valley High School
Shawnee, KS05.2003
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Materials Organization
- Performance Evaluation
- Leadership
- Coaching and Development
- Quality Assurance
- Decision-Making
- Strategic Planning
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Data organization
- Reference material development
- Training Program Design and Development
Certification
Basic Life Support
American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (2011-2015)
Timeline
Anesthesia Training Specialist
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
06.2019 - 06.2022
Manager of Anesthesia Support Services
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
03.2016 - 06.2019
Lead Anesthesia Technician
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
03.2014 - 03.2016
Anesthesia Technician
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
07.2011 - 03.2014
Anesthesia Technician
Naval Medical Center San Diego
05.2008 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Mill Valley High School
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