Anesthesia Technician- Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital- Full Time

ProHealth Care, Inc•Town of Oconomowoc, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital we perform procedures including General/vascular, Orthopedics, Urology, and OB/GYN in our 8 operating rooms. As an Orthopedic Center of Excellence, the majority of our cases are within the orthopedic service line. Our largest case volume includes same day discharge procedures for total joints. In the Operating Room, the Anesthesia Tech assists the RN and/or physician as an integral team member in the full spectrum of procedures requiring anesthesia intervention. Surgical Services embraces a collaborative approach for treating a patient’s injury or illness. Care is delivered by our skilled clinical team and integrated ancillary support team; which provides all levels of clinical assistance maintaining a high quality care and patient safety. The Surgical Services arena encompasses Orthopedics, General & Vascular, Gynecology, Podiatry, Urology, and Ophthalmology surgical procedures. The Day Surgery department is an outpatient surgical unit that provides care before and after surgery, heart catherization procedures, radiology procedures, and GI procedures. Although the majority of patients are discharged the day of their procedure, some are admitted to critical or acute care units. ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial is certified by The Joint Commission as a Joint Replacement Center of Excellence. Offers the MAKOplasty® and Anterior Hip Arthroplasty procedure to patients. The Surgical Services Department of ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial strives to become a surgical center of excellence, dedicated to exceptional, individualized care, with outstanding service and outcomes that will attract superior talent in meeting the surgical needs of our community. ProHealth Care, one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, offers work that is challenging and rewarding. The organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our patients and their families and treats each individual with respect – the way they should be treated. ProHealth Care supports a Just Culture, one that encourages an open learning environment and maintaining safe systems. We have high expectations for those who join our team of nearly 5,000 employees. In return, we offer exceptional career opportunities in a dynamic, health care system where the contributions of every team member are valued. ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of a program for anesthesia tech, surgical tech or previous anesthesia tech or EMT experience preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain upon hire

Responsibilities

Maintains cleanliness, readiness, organization, and stock levels in the anesthesia work room, all anesthesia workstations, and OR's, which includes restocking of anesthesia Med carts.
Prepares and assembles equipment necessary for invasive procedures, and assists Anesthesiologist as needed.
Activates anesthesia machines daily, completing leak tests, able to calibrate oximeter on anesthesia machines.
Demonstrates Knowledge of emergency situations and difficult airway equipment.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care in a cost effective environment.
Has working knowledge of anesthesia agents, reversal agents, analgesics, and anti-emetics.