Anesthesiology Technician

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

7d • $31 - $49

About The Position

The Harborview Medical Center - Anesthesiology Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Anesthesiology Technician 2. WORK SCHEDULE • Per Diem • Rotating/Variable Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS • Prepare, operate, and maintain anesthesia and laboratory equipment such as physiological monitors and blood gas analyzers • Assist medical staff with technical problems related to anesthesia

Requirements

• Associate of Arts Degree in Biomedical Electronics; OR two years of post-secondary education/training with emphasis in the sciences and one year of work experience in electronics service, maintenance and repair; OR two years of experience as an Anesthesiology Technician I, Paramedic, Laboratory Technician, or equivalent.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, supplies, and equipment for each individual Anesthesia procedure.
• Assist in the positioning, prepping, and draping of patients for surgical procedures.
• Check all equipment/instruments needed prior to each procedure, to ensure proper functioning.
• Follow aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.
• Perform services requiring technical or manual skills, under the direction of Attending Anesthesiologist.
• Clean and prepare rooms between procedures and after last case; restock supplies, when necessary, and organize effectively for end-of-case cleanup.
• Be fully responsible for care of instruments/equipment during intra/postoperative phase, including cleaning of equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees