Anesthesiology Technician 2 (Days)

About the role

Full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift (first shift). The Anesthesiology Technician 2 assists operating room physicians in preparing patients for surgical operations and procedures, examines patient vital signs, gathers data from monitors, assists in the operation and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and devices, and observes patients post-procedure. Patient age groups include newborn, infant, pediatric, and adults. Competitive candidates will have a strong patient care background such as EMT or Paramedic training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot equipment used for patient care and monitoring related to anesthesia, including blood pressure monitors, EKGs/EEGs, and clinical analyzers.
• Obtain blood samples and provide blood parameters to medical staff as directed. Requires acquiring a MA-Phlebotomy certification from the State of Washington within the first three months of employment (required to perform expected duties).
• Perform low-level and high-level disinfection of all anesthesia equipment.
• Perform related duties as trained and required to support Anesthesia Services.

Requirements

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

• Associate of Arts Degree in Biomedical Electronics; OR
• Two years of post-secondary education/training with emphasis in the sciences and one year of work experience in electronics service, maintenance, and repair; OR
• Two years of experience as an Anesthesiology Technician I, Paramedic, Laboratory Technician, or equivalent.

Pay

Hourly range: $31.59 – $49.48.

Schedule

• Shift: First shift (day shift)
• Full-time (100% FTE)
• Regular position
• Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/.

About the organization

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. Ranked the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care and pioneering medical advances. The Montlake campus is located on the edge of the UW campus with convenient public transit, including the Sound Transit light rail station across the street.

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists, and health professionals. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work across the UW Medicine family of organizations, which includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.