Heather Lann
Tacoma
Summary
Skilled and dependable Anesthesia Tech II with several years of hands-on experience in fast-paced hospital environments. Skilled in preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment, supporting anesthesiologists during procedures, and ensuring patient safety. Known for remaining calm under pressure, contributing effectively in high-stress situations, and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Strongly committed to departmental goals, patient care, and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Tech II
Seattle Childrens Hopsital
Seattle
01.2025 - Current
- Assist with difficult and routine intubations, including but not limited to pediatric and adult patients of various ages with special needs.
- Keep par anesthesia stock in the OR rooms.
- Turn over anesthesia machines between cases, and set up for the following cases, including, but not limited to, ENT, Ortho, GI, Dental, and General.
- Troubleshoot anesthesia machines and monitor issues.
- Prepare IVs for all cases based on age and fluid needs.
Anesthesia Tech II
University of Washington medical center
Seattle
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Assist with difficult and routine intubations, including but not limited to bariatric and pediatric patients.
- Keep par anesthesia stock in the OR rooms.
- Turn over anesthesia machines in between cases and set up for the following cases, to include cardiac and organ transplants.
- Set up and assist with invasive line placement using sterile technique, including central lines and arterial lines.
- Troubleshoot the machine and monitor issues.
Anesthesia Tech II
Providence Medical Center
Everett
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Assist with difficult and routine intubations, including but not limited to bariatric and pediatric patients.
- Keep par anesthesia stock in the OR rooms.
- Turn over anesthesia machines in between cases, and set up for the following cases.
- Set up and assist with invasive line placement using sterile technique, including central lines and arterial lines.
- Run ABGs on iStat.
- Troubleshoot the machine and monitor issues.
- Set up and manage the Cell Saver during necessary cases.
Anesthesia Tech II
Confluence Health CWH
Wenatchee
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Assist with difficult and routine intubations, including but not limited to bariatric and pediatric patients.
- Keep par anesthesia stock in the OR rooms.
- Turn over anesthesia machines in between cases and set up for the following cases.
- Place orders to maintain the inventory needs for the anesthesia department.
- Set up and assist with invasive line placement using sterile technique, including central lines and arterial lines.
- Run ABGs on iStat.
- POC glucose testing
- Troubleshoot the machine and monitor issues.
- Prime and program IV pumps per Dr. instruction.
- Set up and manage Belmont during necessary cases.
Lab Assistant Phlebotomist/Processor
Confluence Health CWH
Wenatchee
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Perform phlebotomy, including arterial draws.
- Perform EKGs.
- Perform newborn PKU screening, collection, and phlebotomy.
- Process various specimens for in-house testing and send out testing.
- Phone communication with doctors, registered nurses, outside laboratories, and patients regarding testing needs.
- Place and modify orders in EPIC.
Lead ER Tech
Confluence Health CWH
Wenatchee
10.2007 - 07.2018
- Perform acute patient care, including pediatric and trauma patients.
- Phlebotomy
- EKGs
- POC testing
- BLS
- Vitals
- Wound irrigation, dressing, and suture removal.
- Splint placement.
- Write a schedule for the ER tech team.
- Provide training to current and new ER techs.
- Chart in Patients' EMR in EPIC.
Education
MA-PC - PC60349690
Current
12/2025BLS - 255416100252
Current
12/2026CNA - NC10090763
Current
12/2025Skills
- Acute patient care
- Calm under pressure
- Self-motivated
- Supporting departmental goals
- Encouraging positive team morale
- Adaptability
- IV preparation
- Anesthesia machine troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Adaptation to change
- Attention to detail
- Patient safety
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Anesthesia Tech II
Seattle Childrens Hopsital
01.2025 - Current
Anesthesia Tech II
University of Washington medical center
11.2023 - 11.2024
Anesthesia Tech II
Providence Medical Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
Anesthesia Tech II
Confluence Health CWH
07.2019 - 12.2022
Lab Assistant Phlebotomist/Processor
Confluence Health CWH
07.2018 - 07.2019
Lead ER Tech
Confluence Health CWH
10.2007 - 07.2018
MA-PC - PC60349690
Current
BLS - 255416100252
Current
CNA - NC10090763
Current
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