Anesthesia Tech - Periop Services

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesia staff before, during, and after procedures requiring anesthesia and reports directly to the SPS/Anesthesia Tech Supervisor. Anesthesia Technicians will work in the UAMS Main and One Day Surgery (ODS) Operating Rooms. The Main OR is a 20-room suite, operational 24/7, and located on the 2nd floor of the Central Hospital. There are 10 endoscopic rooms, 2 laminar flow rooms, 2 DaVinci Robotic rooms, and a dedicated endovascular room. It is a fast-paced environment performing state-of-the-art procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Specialties include: Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedic (total and trauma), Vascular, Cardiovascular (open heart), E.N.T., Plastic/Reconstructive, and General (Kidney and Liver transplant), and Neurosurgery. ODS is an 8-room suite, M-F 0630-1900, and is located on the 4th floor of the Outpatient Center. It services primarily outpatient procedures in all services listed above, excluding Heart, Vascular, and Transplant.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1 year of patient care experience
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous Anesthesia Tech experience
2 years of patient care experience

Responsibilities

Assembly of set-ups and preparing machines and equipment for use
Performing basic tests of machines and troubleshooting problems with machines
Cleaning, replacing tubing, stocking carts, and general turnover of rooms between and after cases
Performing blood tests
Taking care of residents' and staff needs as a member of the operating room team
Follows directions and instructions from the Anesthesia staff and the OR coordinator
Models the Core Values of UAMS – Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Teamwork, Creativity, and Excellence in compliance with company guidelines.
Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.