Anesthesia Technician - Anesthesiology

About the role

Anesthesia Technician - Anesthesiology

Responsibilities

• Participates in the physiological monitoring of patients and the preparation of drugs, fluids, anesthetics, and equipment for procedures requiring anesthesia.
• Determines equipment and supply needs and prepares rooms for procedures to include setting up sterile trays.
• Affixes arterial catheter needles and brachial and internal jugular catheters; attaches to transducers and flushes with saline solution; obtains arterial blood gasses and assists in the analysis of blood gases.
• Cleans and performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Maintains and transports patients.
• Complies with safety and infection control standards and environmental practices.

Requirements

Education & Experience Required: High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year of work experience in a healthcare setting.

Certifications, Licenses, Or Registration Required: None

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of anesthesiology principles and practices, medical equipment, and supplies utilized in anesthetic procedures. Skill in preparing operating room for required purposes. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Hourly

Schedule

Full time