Matthew Graham
Meridian,ID
Summary
Accomplished Certified Anesthesia Technician with a proven track record at St. Luke's, enhancing surgical efficiency and safety through expert equipment management and aseptic techniques. Skilled in airway management and fostering team collaboration, I significantly reduced surgery preparation times and patient outcomes. My dedication to continuous professional development and staff support underlines my commitment to excellence in patient care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the anesthesia supervisor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Anesthesia Technician
Aya Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Stayed up-to-date on best practices in anesthesia technology through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Assisted with the training and onboarding of new anesthesia technicians, fostering a supportive and knowledgeable team environment.
- Streamlined communication between surgical team members to facilitate smooth procedure flow.
- Conducted regular inspections on anesthesia equipment to ensure optimal performance during surgeries.
- Managed inventory levels of anesthesia-related supplies, preventing stock shortages or over-ordering issues.
- Enhanced surgical team efficiency by maintaining anesthesia equipment and ensuring proper setup.
- Maintained a clean and safe operating room environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in the administration of regional, general, and local anesthesia for various surgical procedures.
- Reduced surgery preparation time by efficiently organizing anesthesia supplies and medications.
- Provided timely assistance during emergency situations, enabling quick responses to potential complications or changes in patient status.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets (SDS) of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
Certified Anesthesia Technician
St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center
11.2015 - 05.2024
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Performed and maintained blood gas analysis and blood glucose, using epoc and blood glucometer devices.
- Stayed up-to-date on best practices in anesthesia technology through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Assisted with the training and onboarding of new anesthesia technicians, fostering a supportive and knowledgeable team environment.
- Streamlined communication between surgical team members to facilitate smooth procedure flow.
- Conducted regular inspections on anesthesia equipment to ensure optimal performance during surgeries.
- Managed inventory levels of anesthesia-related supplies, preventing stock shortages or over-ordering issues.
- Enhanced surgical team efficiency by maintaining anesthesia equipment and ensuring proper setup.
- Maintained a clean and safe operating room environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in the administration of regional, general, and local anesthesia for various surgical procedures.
- Reduced surgery preparation time by efficiently organizing anesthesia supplies and medications.
- Adhered to all relevant hospital policies and procedures when implementing anesthesia care plans for patients across a range of surgical specialties.
- Provided timely assistance during emergency situations, enabling quick responses to potential complications or changes in patient status.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives within the department by providing valuable input based on direct experience and observations from daily work tasks.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases, contributing unique insights as a Certified Anesthesia Technician professional perspective into treatment plans.
- Contributed to successful surgical outcomes through collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets (SDS) of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support.
- Participated in consultations and preoperative assessments with anesthesiologists before surgeries.
Education
Emergency Medical Technology
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID03.2023
High School Diploma -
Eagle High School
Eagle, ID06.2000
Skills
- Fluid Management
- Airway Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Positioning
- Sterile technique
- Patient transportation
- Aseptic Techniques
- Supplies Management
- Staff support and assistance
- Equipment Setup
- Emergency Response
- System Calibration
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Supply Coordination
- Supply utilization
Timeline
Certified Anesthesia Technician
Aya Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
Certified Anesthesia Technician
St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center
11.2015 - 05.2024
Emergency Medical Technology
College of Western Idaho
High School Diploma -
Eagle High School