Anesthesia Technologist, Anesthesiology, Full-Time, Variable Shifts

Marin General Hospital•Greenbrae, CA

43d•$46 - $54•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.
Requires the completion of a course in medical terminology and the ability to read, write and speak English.
Experience in an acute care operating room setting with minimum one year experience as an Anesthesia Technician/Technologist required.
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
Current BLS-HP American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT) preferred (required for Certified level)

Nice To Haves

Previous cardiac Anesthesia Technician/Technologist experience preferred.
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
Other duties as assigned