Anesthesia Technician | Rapid City Hospital

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As an Anesthesia Technician at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day. As an Anesthesia Technician, you will strive to address the needs of Anesthesia personnel by ensuring proper supply control, equipment preparation, and maintenance. In this role, you will demonstrate problem-solving, decision making and setting priorities to handle unanticipated events and crisis situations. Your contributions directly contribute to safe, efficient, and cost-effective anesthesia care. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a computer inventory of all cart supplies.
Clean and/or replace anesthesia supplies and equipment between each surgical case per infection control policies.
Appropriately stock carts within the designated time-frame and document cleaning in the log.
Keep lockable anesthesia carts stocked with appropriate supplies and non-controlled medications.
Be aware of proper sources to obtain service for equipment when needed.
Demonstrate problem-solving, decision making, and priority setting as necessary to perform job duties.
Prepare and assist Anesthesiologists & Anesthetists appropriately according to the demands of the surgical procedures.
Ensure that equipment is available and in proper working condition.
Handle unanticipated events & crisis situations in a professional manner.
Be alert to potential problems & notify appropriate individuals as necessary.
Prepare blood warmer per protocol.
Assist with daily set-up/tear-down of equipment and drills and practice preventative maintenance of equipment.
Observe all safety standards and use protective equipment when required.
Demonstrate understanding of equipment and competence in equipment operation.
Anticipate the needs and wants of the provider by preparing the patient, equipment, and exam room for the appropriate exam.
Keep patient care areas stocked with appropriate supplies and appropriate volume of supplies.
Perform all other duties as assigned.