Anesthesia Technician, Per-Diem, Evening Shift

Adventist Health • Kailua, HI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading
healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight
medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services
located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with
the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential
honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse
culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is
complimented by its close-knit and proud community.

Job Summary:

Responsible for daily anesthesia machine and related equipment maintenance.
Assists anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures. Maintains
adequate anesthesia related supply inventory. Performs routine assigned clinical
tasks of limited complexity. Works under direct supervision within defined
parameters.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• AHA-BLS or AHA-CPR: Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Completion of medical terminology course: Preferred
• Experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred
• Anesthesia Technician certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates autoclaves and other cleaning equipment, in adherence with established policies.
• Assembles pressure line insertion and monitoring supplies and equipment. Assists physicians during line insertions. Troubleshoots patient monitoring equipment intraoperatively.
• Tests functionality, stock and calibrates patient monitoring equipment as needed on a daily basis, including capnography monitor equipment, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades and pediatric carts.
• Works collaboratively with staff, supervisors and vendors to ensure product quality while minimizing costs.
• Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters. Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED