Matthew Graham
Meridian,ID
Summary
Dynamic Certified Anesthesia Technician with extensive experience at St. Luke's, excelling in anesthesia equipment maintenance and patient monitoring. Proven ability to enhance surgical efficiency through effective team collaboration and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to continuous learning and improving patient care in high-pressure environments.
Experienced with anesthesia support, including equipment preparation and patient monitoring. Utilizes knowledge of sterile techniques to enhance surgical team effectiveness. Track record of ensuring patient safety and procedural efficiency in fast-paced medical settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Anesthesia Technician
Aya Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- 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 with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing ongoing support to anesthesia providers throughout each procedure.
- Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
- Minimized waste while maximizing resource availability, efficiently balancing inventory levels for essential anesthesia supplies.
- Streamlined workflow for smoother procedures by maintaining anesthesia equipment, supplies, and documentation.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by promptly preparing and customizing anesthesia delivery systems as required.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe operating environment by consistently adhering to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies related to anesthesia support services.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver well-coordinated, high-quality care during complex procedures.
- Enhanced overall patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance and clear communication throughout the entire surgical process.
- Improved patient comfort by assisting anesthesia providers with the timely administration of medications and monitoring.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities, consistently expanding knowledge on best practices within the field of anesthesiology support services.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
Certified Anesthesia Technician
St. Luke's
11.2015 - 04.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
- Managed inventory levels of anesthesia-related supplies, preventing stock shortages or over-ordering issues.
- Assisted with the training and onboarding of new anesthesia technicians, fostering a supportive and knowledgeable team environment.
- Conducted regular inspections on anesthesia equipment to ensure optimal performance during surgeries.
- Streamlined communication between surgical team members to facilitate smooth procedure flow.
- Stayed up-to-date on best practices in anesthesia technology through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Provided timely assistance during emergency situations, enabling quick responses to potential complications or changes in patient status.
- Reduced surgery preparation time by efficiently organizing anesthesia supplies and medications.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in the administration of regional, general, and local anesthesia for various surgical procedures.
- Enhanced surgical team efficiency by maintaining anesthesia equipment and ensuring proper setup.
- Adhered to all relevant hospital policies and procedures when implementing anesthesia care plans for patients across a range of surgical specialties.
- Maintained a clean and safe operating room environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eagle High School
Eagle, ID05-2000
Skills
- Anesthesia equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Infection control
- Patient monitoring
- Anesthesia supply management
- Equipment calibration
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Patient care
- Continuous learning
- Anesthetic equipment maintenance
- Patient positioning
- Induction assistance
- Extubation assistance
- Patient transportation
- Anesthetic machine operation
- Breathing circuit assembly
- Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
- Pulse oximetry monitoring
- Central line placement
- Aseptic techniques
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
Certification
EMT basic
CPR/BLS AED
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Traveling Anesthesia Technician
Aya Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Certified Anesthesia Technician
St. Luke's
11.2015 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Eagle High School
Similar Profiles
Andrea MullinsAndrea Mullins
Credentialing/Privileging Specialist II at Aya Healthcare/Aya LocumsCredentialing/Privileging Specialist II at Aya Healthcare/Aya Locums
Marilyn PerezMarilyn Perez
Contract Certified Pharmacy Technician at Aya Healthcare (Broward Healthcare North)Contract Certified Pharmacy Technician at Aya Healthcare (Broward Healthcare North)
Jordyn TylerJordyn Tyler
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery at AMN Healthcare & AYA HealthcareTravel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery at AMN Healthcare & AYA Healthcare
Samaria SimsSamaria Sims
Certified Nursing Assistant at Premier Rehab And Healthcare-Aya HealthcareCertified Nursing Assistant at Premier Rehab And Healthcare-Aya Healthcare
Cadi DenesCadi Denes
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit at St. Luke's Meridian Medical CenterRegistered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit at St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center