Anesthesia Aide

Riverside Health System • Newport News, VA

21h • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Stocks anesthesia supplies, provides assistance to Anesthesiologists, and assists with room turnover. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.

Requirements

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year Experience in acute care setting
• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP)

Responsibilities

• Prepares, gathers, and cleans equipment and supplies needed to administer anesthesia to patients prior to surgery.
• Provides assistance to the Anesthesiologist.
• Ensures availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; placing equipment in proper storage areas.
• Establishes an environment of safety and assures safe practice for the patient as evidenced by recognizing and implementing accrediting body Patient Safety Goals and Quality Standards.
• Follows RHS policies and procedures and complying with regulatory agency requirements.
• Recognizes emergency situations and responds competently.
• Assists with room turnover.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED