Kareem Collins
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dynamic Anesthesia Technician with extensive experience at Ascension Health Care, skilled in airway management and patient monitoring. Proven ability to enhance surgical efficiency and respond effectively in emergencies. Recognized for maintaining anesthetic equipment and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, demonstrating both technical expertise and strong teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Ascension Health Care
Jacksonville, FL
03.2015 - Current
- Operated and maintained anesthesia delivery systems to ensure optimal functionality during surgical procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized anesthesia equipment in accordance with safety protocols and hospital standards.
- Assisted anesthesiologists with patient monitoring and management throughout surgical operations.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline workflows and enhance procedural efficiency.Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.Able to run Cell Savior Auto Log for patients in need.
Anesthesia Technician
Shands Jacksonville Healthcare
Jacksonville, FL
02.2012 - 03.2015
- Able to operate and run Cell Savior ST5 FOR .
- Conducted routine inspections of anesthesia supplies to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
Anesthesia Technician
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
04.2003 - 02.2013
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Assisted anesthesiologists with patient monitoring and management throughout surgical operations.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rutherford High School
Panama City, FL06-1994
Skills
- Airway management
- Patient transportation
- Extubation assistance
- Intubation assistance
- Anesthetic equipment maintenance
- Patient positioning
- Induction assistance
- Breathing circuit assembly
- Arterial line placement
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Ascension Health Care
03.2015 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Shands Jacksonville Healthcare
02.2012 - 03.2015
Anesthesia Technician
Baptist Medical Center
04.2003 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Rutherford High School