Anesthesia Tech PRN - Main OR

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesia staff before, during, and after procedures requiring anesthesia and answers 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. It is a fast-paced environment performing state of the art procedures with state-of-the-art equipment across specialties including Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedic (total and trauma), Vascular, Cardiovascular (open heart), E.N.T., Plastic/Reconstructive, General (Kidney and Liver transplant), and Neurosurgery. ODS is an 8-room suite, operational M-F 0630-1900, located on the 4th floor of the Outpatient Center, primarily servicing outpatient procedures in all listed services excluding Heart, Vascular, and Transplants.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED PLUS 1 year of patient care experience
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

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
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.