Certified Anesthesia Technician (1.0 FTE)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

1d•$33 - $53

About The Position

Provides support and performs duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider for routine and complex surgical cases which contributes to safe efficient and cost-effective anesthesia care across the age continuum.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Valid Certification of The American Society of Anesthesia Technician or Technologist certification (Cert. AT, Cert. ATT) upon hire
2 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Training in Autotransfusion operation preferred but may obtain within six months of hire
Possess knowledge of general inhalation agents, local anesthetics, neuromuscular blockers, muscle relaxants, regional anesthesia, sedatives, hypnotics, narcotics, antiarrhythmics, vasoactive medications, and antibiotics, as well as delivery method and patient effects
Possess an understanding of anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care
Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) certification within 6 months of date of hire

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in anesthesia/hospital setting

Responsibilities

Functions as a resource to anesthesiologists, anesthesia technicians, surgeons, nurses, hospital engineers, etc., concerning all aspects of anesthesia technical services.
Assists the licensed anesthesia provider in clinical settings.
Provides Intraoperative Autotransfusion Services as requested for elective and emergency procedures.
Maintains and organizes the anesthesia environment, equipment, supplies and personnel to facilitate department functions.
Provides anesthesia technical support to the anesthesia professional staff for delivery of patient care.
Assists the anesthesiologist and members of the surgical team with management of emergent and life-threatening situations (i.e., airway management, fluid management, medication management, invasive monitoring).
Performs other duties as assigned.