Anesthesia Technician/OR Aide

Schuylkill • Hazleton, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Medical technology training.
• Experience working in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Handles staffing needs regarding anesthesia gas machines and monitoring equipment and non-controlled medications.
• Stocks the anesthesia workroom, anesthesia carts, non-controlled medications, and anesthesia supply closets and prepares IVs, invasive lines, and sets up rooms.
• Assists with room turnovers, collection of used equipment, cleaning of equipment, and restocking.
• Checks for cleanliness of anesthesia equipment and cleans as necessary.
• Collects used/dirty equipment and discards disposables prior to the completion of day.
• Distributes equipment to the appropriate area for decontamination and sterilization.
• Monitors inventory of equipment and ensures equipment is returned to the OR after transport of the patient.
• Assists with the tracking of equipment used in offsite procedures to reduce equipment loss.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED