Anesthesia Technician

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Technician prepares, operates, cleans, maintains, and restocks anesthesia supplies and equipment. The role assists nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists with line placements, patient care, and anesthesia procedures, and supports the transport of critically ill patients. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee must satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures; department-specific orientation competencies may also be essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support certification within 6 months.
Communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Knowledge of generic and current trade names of pharmaceuticals used by the department.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of clinical experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Assist with setup for emergent and non-emergent procedures, including open-heart procedures and traumas.
Obtain and prepare equipment for transport of critically ill patients and assist with their transport.
Assist with lifting and positioning patients.
Assist the anesthetist during anesthesia induction as required.
Order and pick up local drugs and inhalational agents from the Pharmacy; stock block carts with needed drugs.
Prepare monthly special-order supply lists as assigned.
Stock and clean assigned areas daily and perform decontamination procedures.
Stock, clean, and replace anesthesia equipment and supplies as needed; maintain specialty carts.
Set up special monitoring lines for the Surgical Suite.
Operate the Level One Rapid Infuser Pump.
Change soda lime in canisters weekly and as needed; perform leak checks and properly dispose of exhausted chemical.
Coordinate basic upkeep and maintenance of anesthesia machinery; assist with equipment inspection and repair.
Send blood to the stat lab for analysis and perform laboratory procedures involving labeling, container selection, lab slips, and tube operation.
Set up and calibrate machines transported to outside areas.
Obtain used Medtronic Dual Channel Pacemakers, clean them, change their batteries and bags, and ensure they turn on and work properly.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with rapid accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.