Anesthesia Attendant - Helen Keller - Anesthesia - Shift 1
HH Health System•Sheffield, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
Anesthesia Technician supports the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist by preparing and setting up appropriate equipment and supplies for each surgical case. Assists in coordinating preventive maintenance on anesthesia equipment with GE, BioMed, and Maintenance departments. Also performs clerical work for the department.
Requirements
- High school/GED preferred.
- Previous experience as anesthesia technician preferred.
- Previous hospital experience preferred.
- BCLS required within 90 days of employment.
- Must successfully complete hospital and unit orientation.
- Ability to communicate in English.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates preparation of necessary anesthesia equipment.
- Washes, disinfects, and assembles instruments in preparation for sterilization.
- Maintains ordering and stocking of anesthesia supplies in surgical suite including anesthesia workroom, carts, and pre-op holding area.
- Utilizes knowledge of aseptic technique in the preparation of patient breathing circuits, suction equipment, airway equipment, and trays used in the delivery of anesthesia.
- Performs clerical duties related to the processing and coordinating of services pertaining to the surgical patient and the department of anesthesia.
- Collaborates with Director of Surgical Services, Chief CRNA, Biomedical Department, and Material Management department regarding problems with anesthesia equipment or supplies.
- Collaborates with Pharmacy department on medication exchange and supply, maintaining adequate stock, and identifying out of date stock.
- Assist OR personnel, Environmental Services, and others in maintaining smooth flow of surgical schedule, ie, (moving patient, acquiring needed supplies, transporting patients, and communicating needed information).
- Maintains knowledge of asepsis and autoclave checks.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- flexible spending
- short term and long term disability
- several retirement account options with 401K organization match
- nurse residency program
- tuition assistance
- student loan reimbursement
- On-site training and education opportunities
- Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
