Anesthesia Technician

Pay Rate: $20 per hour - $28 per hour

Summary:

• 40hr Evenings, 3:00p - 11:30p.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures in various Operating rooms.
• Maintain and restock anesthesia supplies and equipment in the operating room.
• Check and supply anesthesia carts and machines, replace anesthesia gas tanks, and disinfect machines and supply carts.
• Assist in the preparation of complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring.
• Ensure monitoring equipment and supplies are ready and troubleshoot anesthesia machines.
• Assist in positioning patients for procedures and during intubating and extubating procedures.
• Restock used supplies during surgery and dispose of contaminated materials.
• Clean anesthesia equipment and package used materials post-procedure.
• Inventory and order anesthesia supplies.
• Assist during emergencies and code blue procedures.
• Maintain IV solution/supplies and disinfect bronchoscopes.
• Ensure biohazard material is handled and disposed of properly.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of anesthesia technology program.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• Anesthesia Technician Certification required.
• Minimum one year of Anesthesia Tech experience in a multi-disciplined OR in an acute care hospital setting preferred OR one year in a Critical Care or Stepdown unit as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong follow-through and understanding of the principle of universal precautions.
• Strong mechanical skills required.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and able to respond quickly and adequately to constant change.