Anesthesia Technician (Full-Time Temporary, Day Shift)
About The Position
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has served the Central Valley since 1965. The organization includes a 173-bed hospital and outpatient clinics providing primary and specialty care. Hanford is known for its historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere, with Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks within an hour's travel time. The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for daily maintenance of anesthesia machines and related equipment, assisting anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures, maintaining an adequate inventory of anesthesia-related supplies, and performing routine clinical tasks of limited complexity. The role works under direct supervision within defined parameters.
Requirements
- High school education, GED, or equivalent.
- CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor, as required by Adventist Health policy.
- Facility-specific certification: AHA-BLS, ARC-BLS, AHA-CPR, or ARC-CPR.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Completion of a medical terminology course.
- Experience in a healthcare setting.
- Anesthesia Technician certification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain anesthesia machines and related equipment daily.
- Assist anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures.
- Maintain adequate inventory of anesthesia-related supplies.
- Perform routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity under direct supervision.
- Operate autoclaves and other cleaning equipment according to established policies.
- Assemble supplies and equipment for pressure line insertion and monitoring.
- Assist physicians during line insertions.
- Troubleshoot patient monitoring equipment during surgery.
- Test functionality, stock, and calibrate patient monitoring equipment as needed each day, including capnography monitors, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades, and pediatric carts.
- Collaborate with staff, supervisors, and vendors to ensure product quality while minimizing costs.
- Refer questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
