Anesthesia Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides general assistance to anesthesia providers before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures and activities. Supports the anesthesia care team through the cleaning of anesthesia equipment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Supports anesthesia care team in stocking clinical sites.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Less than 1 year
Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to triage tasks in high stress situations.
Knowledge of medical terminology and sterile techniques.
Knowledge of the patient's rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Cer.A.T. - Certified Anesthesia Technician
ASATT - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Performs basic laboratory point of care testing for arterial blood gas analysis, blood coagulation test, serum glucose test, serum electrolytes test, and serum hemoglobin test.
Sets up supplies and assists in the placement of arterial lines, central lines, epidural catheters, and spinal anesthetics.
Makes documentation of damaged equipment and reports equipment problems to the appropriate authority.
Obtains blood and blood products and transfers lab specimens according to policy.
Acquires anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and workroom.
Maintains and provides preventative maintenance on anesthesia equipment.
Follows procedural protocols associated with set up, maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment.
Distributes used/dirty equipment to appropriate area for decontamination and sterilization.
Transports anesthesia equipment and supply carts to off-site anesthetizing locations.