Anesthesia Technician (Full-Time Temporary, Day Shift)

Adventist Health•Hanford, CA

3d•$27 - $35

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for daily maintenance of anesthesia machines and related equipment, assisting anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures, maintaining adequate anesthesia-related supply inventory, and performing routine clinical tasks of limited complexity. The position works under direct supervision within defined parameters. This is a full-time temporary, day-shift position at Adventist Health Hanford, a 173-bed hospital serving Kings County and the Central Valley.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Facility-specific certification required: AHA-BLS, ARC-BLS, AHA-CPR, or ARC-CPR.
Associates or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
Completion of a medical terminology course is preferred.
Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Anesthesia Technician certification is preferred.
All required vaccinations are a condition of employment and must be received annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associates or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Completion of a medical terminology course.
Experience in a healthcare setting.
Anesthesia Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain anesthesia machines and related equipment daily.
Assist anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures.
Maintain an adequate inventory of anesthesia-related supplies.
Perform routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity.
Operate autoclaves and other cleaning equipment in accordance with established policies.
Assemble pressure line insertion and monitoring supplies and equipment, and assist physicians during line insertions.
Troubleshoot patient monitoring equipment intraoperatively.
Test functionality, stock, and calibrate patient monitoring equipment as needed each day, including capnography monitors, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades, and pediatric carts.
Collaborate with staff, supervisors, and vendors to ensure product quality while minimizing costs.
Make decisions about own work within routine matters and elevate questions, problems, and significant challenges to senior staff for direction.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.