ANESTHESIA TECH I
About The Position
The Anesthesia Tech I provides direct patient care and clinical assistance to anesthesia care providers in preparing and using monitors, equipment, and supplies for anesthesia administration in various settings. The role includes cleaning and decontaminating supplies and equipment, assisting anesthesia providers with patient preparation and care, and maintaining designated supply levels and accurate activity documentation. The posting also describes mentoring and orienting staff, validating competencies, and supporting departmental policies and procedures. The job description’s duties refer to an Anesthesia Tech II, so the listed responsibilities may reflect that role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of Anesthesia Technician and/or other related acute clinical patient care experience.
- Anesthesia technician certification is required unless the candidate has formal healthcare training resulting in certification or licensure in a healthcare role related to anesthesia technician duties.
- Successfully complete AHA BLS-HCP within two months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
- Effective interpersonal, critical-thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Successfully complete position orientation and competency validation.
- Complete all Anesthesia Technician I and II competencies within six weeks of hire.
- Ability to fulfill the fundamental components and essential elements of the position.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, rapid-paced environment.
- Knowledge of ethical and legal issues and responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Anesthesia technician certification, unless the candidate qualifies for the stated healthcare training certification or licensure exception.
Responsibilities
- Assist anesthesia care providers with acquiring, preparing, applying, and using monitors, equipment, and supplies required for anesthesia administration.
- Clean and decontaminate supplies and equipment, including performing advanced sterilization processes such as steam, flash, and Steriad.
- Provide direct assistance to physicians, physician assistants, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and RNs, including patient transport, room preparation, and handling equipment, supplies, specimens, and medications.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including lot numbers for sterilized items for tracking and recall.
- Assist anesthesia providers with patient preparation, positioning, induction, anesthesia delivery including blocks, and emergence.
- Maintain designated supply levels.
- Participate in developing and updating departmental policies and procedures related to anesthesia technical staff and duties.
- Assist with staff orientation and provide education, training, and mentoring to new employees.
- Validate competencies of orienting employees as designated and assist with competency validations as requested.
- Assist anesthesia providers with medications, patient monitoring, and equipment use and monitoring.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development, anatomy, and physiology to anesthesia care.
- Provide care at other Carilion facilities when asked to support the organization’s mission.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years, and voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
