Erika Ruiz
Redwood City,CA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Anesthesia Technician with expertise in emergency response, technical troubleshooting, and procedure coordination. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and lead team training initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Anesthesia Technician
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, California
11.2024 - Current
- Provided technical guidance and direction to anesthesia technicians on anesthesia machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, ensuring equipment reliability and patient safety.
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks, and implemented strategies to optimize workflows, improving service delivery in anesthesia care.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes, enhancing overall efficiency in anesthesia operations.
- Assisted anesthesiologists during patient preparation and monitoring.
- Trained new staff on anesthesia procedures and equipment use.
- Led daily operations for equipment maintenance and repair tasks.
- Supported patients with proper positioning for spinals and epidurals to enhance success and minimize risks.
- Provided airway management support during emergency response situations requiring resuscitation.
- Administered blood, blood products and supportive fluids.
- Provided emotional and physical support to birthing mothers during labor and delivery.
- Facilitated communication between client and medical staff during labor and delivery process.
- Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Reviewed and updated project timelines based on changing priorities and requirements.
- Communicated schedule changes effectively throughout the organization when necessary.
Anesthesia Technician
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, California
05.2019 - Current
- Prepared and maintained anesthesia equipment, ensuring readiness for surgical procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on anesthesia machines, promoting safety and reliability.
- Trained new staff on anesthesia procedures and equipment usage, enhancing team competency and patient care.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Participated in staff meetings discussing new techniques or updates regarding patient care policies.
- Helped place intravenous infusion lines and invasive pressure monitoring devices.
- Set up pressure transducers by properly calibrating transducers and pressure nodules.
Anesthesia Technician
Stanford Healthcare Center
Palo Alto, California
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms while assisting anesthesiologists.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
- Documented equipment usage and patient data accurately during procedures.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve project goals and resolve issues related to patient services.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that strengthened team collaboration and improved patient care outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Offered emotional support to expecting mothers and families, fostering a compassionate environment during childbirth.
Education
Associate of Science - Anesthesia Technologist
Skyline College
San Bruno, CA12-2019
Skills
- Anesthesia machine maintenance
- Emergency response support
- Line placement
- Workflow Optimization
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Equipment management
- Emergency coordination
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Schedule verification
- Inventory tracking
- Order processing
- Staff coordination
- Calendar management
- Call schedule distribution
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- BLS provider
Timeline
Lead Anesthesia Technician
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Stanford Healthcare Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Anesthesia Technologist
Skyline College