Anesthesiology Technician 2

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Anesthesiology Department has an outstanding opportunity for an Anesthesiology Technician. This role assists the operating room physician in preparing patients for surgical operations and procedures. The technician will examine patient vital signs, gather data from monitors, and assist physicians in the operation and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and devices. They will also observe patients post-procedure. Patient age groups include newborn, infant, pediatric, and adults.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong patient care background such as EMT or Paramedic training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot equipment used for patient care and monitoring that is related to anesthesia. Equipment includes blood pressure monitors, EKG's/EEG's, and clinical analyzers.
• Obtain blood samples and provide blood parameters to medical staff as directed. (This requires acquiring a MA-Phlebotomy certification from the State of Washington within the first three months of employment. This certification is required to perform expected and necessary duties of an Anesthesia Technician at UWMC.)
• Low-level and high-level disinfection of all anesthesia equipment.
• Related duties as trained and required to support Anesthesia Services.

Benefits

• Competitive candidates will have a strong patient care background such as EMT or Paramedic training.
• Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree