OR Anesthesia Technician

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists in the preparation and maintenance of anesthesia monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems. Assists in the management of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia and support of clinical delivery of anesthesia. Perioperative services is a challenging and unique area of medicine and is a little known area of nursing where we have the opportunity to care for patients at their most vulnerable. Surgery is a fast paced, technologically advanced, challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to work side by side with exceptionally skilled and caring professionals including nurses, surgical technologists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists in a team environment to provide exceptional care to all who move through surgery.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia provider in delivery of anesthesia care including the setup of required and anticipated supplies and equipment, and maintenance and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment.
• Supports anesthetic delivery during critical events including induction, emergence, and crises situations (i.e., transfusion reactions, difficult airway, and fluid resuscitation).
• Prepares and sets up rooms in locations throughout the facility with required anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Cleans anesthesia equipment between cases and restocks anesthesia supplies as necessary.
• Conducts routine and periodic maintenance of anesthesia equipment, and reports defective equipment to Biomed while also informing the supervisor.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED