Anesthesia Technician I - Full-time - OR-L&D-Endoscopy - Evenings

Tufts Medicine • Lowell, MA

80d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. We Are Seeking an Anesthesia Technician to Work Evenings - Apply Today to Learn More!!! Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Emergency Medical Technician Certification.
• One (1) year of related experience in Surgical Services, Operating Room, or PACU.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesiologists and or nursing staff with direct patient care duties including but not limited to assisting with patient transfers, preparation of patient equipment, intubations, and regional anesthesia and placement of invasive monitors.
• Changes soda-lime containers according to specific guidelines.
• Sets up I.V. solutions, arterial lines and equipment for anesthesiologists use.
• Orders daily Anesthesia supplies from the storeroom and Pharmacy. Orders special equipment and replaces when needed.
• Reports to the Operating Room any malfunctions of equipment; assumes responsibility for service maintenance and records of maintenance, including levels of gases and results of testing OR/PACU.
• Checks for operational activity of battery run equipment in Anesthesia.
• Conducts weekly inventory to maintain quantity of supplies at established level and prepares orders for appropriate departments.
• Participates in infection control through regular cleaning of anesthesia equipment and performs housekeeping duties to keep the anesthesia workroom neat and orderly. Cleans and maintains inhalation equipment, breathing circuits, connecting tubes and adapters.
• Assists secretary in performing clerical duties at control desk.
• Maintains Anesthesia and Operating Room Library and keeps catalog file up to date.
• Conducts routine checks of emergency carts and anesthesia carts; supplies anesthesia carts with scopes, endotracheal equipment and other supplies as indicated.
• Checks inventory against established listing pulling outdated drugs or equipment, replacing illegible labels, correcting other deficiencies; notes action taken or needed on listings for Manager’s review and follow up.
• Sets up and calibrates invasive monitor transducers.
• Operates Glucometer when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries & benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
• 403(b) Retirement with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for career growth

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