Anesthesia Technician - Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Properly prepare for and support all designated procedures.
• Works in all areas of surgery to support all aspects of anesthesia care, including pre and post-surgical procedures.
• Address difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures, under the supervision of the anesthesiologist.
• Actively participates in ongoing quality and process improvement.
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.
• Performs routine maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
• Captivates patient care and monitoring equipment availability with PACU and Critical Care units.
• Manages work assignments to ensure completion of patient care activities, e.g., keep assigned rooms stocked, clean, and ready for our next patient.
• Works with perioperative team to facilitate a prompt room turnover.
• Considers budget while maintaining sufficient stock, and reviews for outdates, supplies, and non-scheduled drugs in the anesthesia workroom, machines, and auxiliary anesthetizing locations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, Completion of a Paramedic Program (may be evidenced by current national or Arizona Paramedic certification).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of comparable patient care experience and/or emergency services.
• Certification: BLS, ACLS, and PALS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Licenses: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Keyboarding skills: Must be able to use designated computer software applications.
• Knowledge and skill in anesthesia equipment, including proper quality assurance, storage, and troubleshooting.
• Effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes while meeting KHI vision and mission.

Preferences

• Education: Associate or other advanced degree in a healthcare related field, Completion of an ASATT certification eligible Anesthesia Tech program.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in a Cardiac OR and/or Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Certification: ASATT certification as an Anesthesia Technologist National or Arizona state certification as a Paramedic.
• Licenses: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• N/A

Special Position Requirements

• Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Work Requirements

• Able to demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical ability.
• Must be able to stand or walk continuously, for the duration of the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to assist with patient transfers using designated resources.