Anesthesia Technician FT - Surgical Services - FT - Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists licensed anesthesia provider with duties related to the care and monitoring of equipment. Floats to other departments as required, e.g., L&D, Cath Lab, MRI, etc., in performing the duties described herein. Cleans and sets up all types of anesthesia equipment. Assists Anesthesiologist with the placement of the A-line / Central-line and maintaining sterility of the room. Assists anesthesia provider in the preparation of supplies and maintenance of equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before/during/after anesthesia. Provides daily maintenance of all equipment and troubleshoots all equipment malfunctions including, but not limited to: monitors, anesthesia machines, ultrasound equipment. Notifies ABM to initiate service/repair as appropriate. Processes laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes, and glide scopes in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations. Performs other related duties as may be assigned. Maintains a sufficient inventory of all equipment and supplies, ensuring stock is rotated to prevent expired supplies and to insure all equipment is functional.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Floats to other departments as required, e.g., L&D, Cath Lab, MRI, etc., in performing the duties described herein.
• Cleans and sets up all types of anesthesia equipment.
• Assists Anesthesiologist with the placement of the A-line / Central-line and maintaining sterility of the room.
• Assists anesthesia provider in the preparation of supplies and maintenance of equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before/during/after anesthesia.
• Provides daily maintenance of all equipment and troubleshoots all equipment malfunctions including, but not limited to: monitors, anesthesia machines, ultrasound equipment.
• Notifies ABM to initiate service/repair as appropriate.
• Processes laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes, and glide scopes in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
• Maintains a sufficient inventory of all equipment and supplies, ensuring stock is rotated to prevent expired supplies and to insure all equipment is functional.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED