Anesthesia Technician - Anesthesiology

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical functions relating to the administration of anesthesia under the direction of an anesthesiologist including set-up, troubleshooting, evaluation, and operation of equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year of work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of anesthesiology principles and practices, medical equipment, and supplies utilized in anesthetic procedures.
• Skill in preparing operating room for required purposes.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the physiological monitoring of patients and the preparation of drugs, fluids, anesthetics, and equipment for procedures requiring anesthesia.
• Determines equipment and supply needs and prepares rooms for procedures to include setting up sterile trays.
• Assists in inserting arterial catheter needles and brachial and internal jugular catheters; attaches to transducers and flushes with saline solution; obtains arterial blood gasses and assists in the analysis of blood gases.
• Cleans and performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Monitors and transports patients.
• Complies with safety and infection control standards and environmental practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees