Anesthesia Technician (Cert), Anesthesiology, Full-Time, Days

MarinHealth Medical Center • Bon Air, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

It is the responsibility of the Anesthesia Technologist to assist the Anesthesiologist staff; to clean, organize, and to prepare anesthesia and monitoring equipment; and to maintain collaborative relationships with Anesthesiologists, operating room staff, vendors, and other hospital departments. The position provides technical support to anesthesiologists and surgical staff under the supervision of the assistant nurse manager or designee.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED) required.
• Completion of a course in medical terminology
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Minimum one year experience as an Anesthesia Technician/Technologist in an acute care operating room setting required.
• Current BLS-HP
• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with operating room management and staff
• Ability to work effectively and tactfully and to represent MGH appropriately during contacts with the public and sale representatives
• Ability to work independently and under supervision within hospital and department policies
• Good verbal and non-verbal and written communication skills
• Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.
• Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cardiac Anesthesia Technician/Technologist experience preferred.
• American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT) preferred (required for Certified level)
• Previous Cell Saver experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment for use, including but not limited to: CVP, Arterial Lines, Anesthesia Machines, Swan-Ganz Lines, Monitoring Equipment, Humidifier, Ventilators
• Meets anesthesiologist’s and patient needs within parameters of department and hospital policies and procedures
• Assists with ordering, obtaining and stocking supplies
• Assists with record keeping
• Responsible for preparing, cleaning and trouble-shooting of all anesthesia and monitoring equipment
• Responsible for preventative maintenance and/or repair of all anesthesia and monitoring equipment (as qualified)
• Responsible for documentation of daily equipment preparation activities
• Utilizes cost effective practices to assess supply and equipment needs and expenditures within budget
• Maintains and increases skills and knowledge base through continued education and staff in-services
• Evaluates contemporary equipment, supply and technique developments as they relate to MGH anesthesia practices
• Demonstrates competence in unit specific skills

Benefits

• Health & Immunizations: To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

What This Job Offers

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