Anesthesia Technician, Full time Day shift

Adventist Health • Portland, OR

30d • $24 - $36

About The Position

This is a full-time day shift position, 8-hour shifts, and the salary range is $24.28 - $36.39/hour. In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Job Summary: Responsible for daily anesthesia machine and related equipment maintenance. Assists anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures. Maintains adequate anesthesia related supply inventory. Performs routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity. Works under direct supervision within defined parameters.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) or RQIBLS or Heartsaver CPR (CPR): Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Completion of medical terminology course: Preferred
• Experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred
• Anesthesia Technician certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates autoclaves and other cleaning equipment, in adherence with established policies.
• Assembles pressure line insertion and monitoring supplies and equipment.
• Assists physicians during line insertions.
• Troubleshoots patient monitoring equipment intraoperatively.
• Tests functionality, stock and calibrates patient monitoring equipment as needed on a daily basis, including capnography monitor equipment, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades and pediatric carts.
• Works collaboratively with staff, supervisors and vendors to ensure product quality while minimizing costs.
• Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters.
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees