Anesthesia Technician, Cardiac Operating Room, Evenings
About The Position
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine. Post-Operative Accountabilities: At the conclusion of each case and as directed by departmental policy and procedure, participates in the training/ orientation of new staff members to the operating room setting. Readies anesthesia equipment for subsequent use. Operative Procedure Accountabilities: Applies all equipment used in the operative care of the anesthetized patient and performs all duties at the direction of the Anesthesiologist, Nurse Anesthetists staff (CRNA), manager or lead technician. Applies all equipment used in the operative care of the anesthetized patient and Pre-Operative Accountabilities: Acts as a member of the Anesthesia team by preparing the patient/ machine interface for the delivery of anesthesia and the management of the patient during surgery. Assist in the sterile and aseptic preparation of the patient for the placement of the pulmonary artery, central venous and arterial and venous monitoring lines.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Associates Degree in Anesthesia Technology OR two (2) years’ experience in an Anesthesia Tech or Critical Care Tech role (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Completion of Anesthesia Tech Program (Preferred)
- ACLS Certification or Certification by the American Association of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT) (Preferred)
- Cardiac experience (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Participates in the training/ orientation of new staff members to the operating room setting.
- Readies anesthesia equipment for subsequent use.
- Applies all equipment used in the operative care of the anesthetized patient and performs all duties at the direction of the Anesthesiologist, Nurse Anesthetists staff (CRNA), manager or lead technician.
- Acts as a member of the Anesthesia team by preparing the patient/ machine interface for the delivery of anesthesia and the management of the patient during surgery.
- Assist in the sterile and aseptic preparation of the patient for the placement of the pulmonary artery, central venous and arterial and venous monitoring lines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
