Anesthesia Technician - Perioperative Services

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesia staff before, during, and after procedures requiring anesthesia and answers directly to the SPS/Anesthesia Tech Supervisor. Anesthesia Technicians will work in the UAMS Main and One Day Surgery (ODS) Operating Rooms. The Main OR is a 20-room suite, operational 24/7, and located on the 2nd floor of the Central Hospital. There are 10 endoscopic rooms, 2 laminar flow rooms, 2 DaVinci Robotic rooms and a dedicated endovascular room. It is a fast-paced environment performing state of the art procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Specialties include: Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedic (total and trauma), Vascular, Cardiovascular (open heart), E.N.T., Plastic/Reconstructive, and General (Kidney and Liver transplant) and Neurosurgery. ODS is an 8-room suite, M-F 0630-1900 and located on the 4th floor of the Outpatient Center. It services primarily outpatient procedures in all services listed above excluding Heart, Vascular and Transplants.

Requirements

High School/GED
1 year of patient care experience
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous Anesthesia Tech experience
2 years patient care experience

Responsibilities

Assembly of set-ups and preparing machines and equipment for use
Performing basic tests of machines and trouble-shooting problems with machines
Cleaning, replacing tubing, stocking carts and general turn-over of rooms between and after cases
Performing blood tests
Taking care of residents and staff needs as a member of the operating room team
Follows directions and instructions from the Anesthesia staff and the OR coordinator
Models the Core Values of UAMS – Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Teamwork, Creativity, and Excellence in compliance with company guidelines.
Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned