Anesthesia Technician I

About the role

Assists anesthesia providers with patient assessment, monitoring, transporting, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management. Maintains and troubleshoots anesthesia equipment malfunctions. Ensures necessary equipment and supply inventory remain in stock. Provides routine and emergency services for anesthesiologists. Assists with schedule preparations, including emergent and urgent surgical procedures involving anesthesia. Assists anesthesia professional staff with preparation and draping of patients for invasive monitoring/procedures and anticipates needs for invasive monitor insertion and procedures. Sets up operating room for cases, including preparation of laryngoscope, intubation equipment, IV solution, tubing set-up, and IV warming devices. Provides peri-operative technical support to the anesthesia professional staff for delivery of patient care. Assists with the procurement, assembly, and operation of specialized equipment such as humidification units, fiber optic endoscopic equipment, rapid infusion devices/blood warmers, patient warming devices, neuromuscular devices, infusion pumps, and syringes. Maintains and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies, and personnel to facilitate department functions and ensure efficient flow of cases. Cleans and sets up anesthesia equipment. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Knowledge and basic skills related to aseptic/sterile technique and sterility of supplies
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to appropriately monitor dosages and use clinical equipment
• High School Grad or Equiv (Preferred)
• Associate (Preferred)
• Technical/Vocational School (Preferred)
• Completion of an Anesthesia Technology training program (Required)
• 1+ experience as an anesthesia tech (Preferred)
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement: Completion of an Anesthesia Technology training program OR 1+ year experience as an anesthesia tech

Licenses and certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (Required)
• Anesthesia Technician Certification (AT) (Preferred)
• Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer. A.T.T.) (Preferred)

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time, Day shift

Pay

$19.58 - $31.32