Health Technician (Anesthesia)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Health Technician in the Department of Anesthesia at Madigan Army Medical Center, providing comprehensive anesthesia support for surgical procedures ranging from routine operations to complex, high-risk, and trauma cases. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service, and a recruitment incentive may be authorized.

The position supports anesthesia providers before, during, and after procedures; monitors patients for changes in condition; maintains and replaces anesthesia equipment; performs basic equipment maintenance, sterilization, and sanitation; and keeps anesthesia work and supply areas clean. The position may include weekend and holiday duty and is designated mission essential, requiring the incumbent to report or remain at work during emergencies and contingency operations.

Applicants must meet the specialized-experience requirement using experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience. The position has no education qualification requirement. Employment is subject to background and security screening, a pre-employment physical, required vaccinations or an approved exemption, and pre-employment and random drug testing. The incumbent must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience, including sterilizing medical equipment, preparing and administering intravenous fluids, and maintaining medical supplies.
• Meet the qualification requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Undergo a pre-employment physical examination and required background and personnel security investigation.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk.
• Be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants born male after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Sign a condition-of-employment statement regarding influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• The position has regular and recurring contact with children under age 18 and is subject to DoDI 1402.05 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia providers with quality-control checks and document them in accordance with Joint Commission and Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies guidelines.
• Assist anesthesia providers in operating rooms during anesthesia induction and recovery, anticipating provider needs based on real-time changes in hemodynamic function.
• Observe patient vital signs and visually assess for changes such as labored breathing, depression, convulsions, hemorrhage, shock, and anxiety.
• Remove soiled anesthesia equipment and replace it with clean equipment between anesthetic and surgical procedures.
• Perform first-level maintenance on equipment, including oxygen analyzers, arterial pressure lines, EKG electrode wires, and equipment requiring batteries.
• Perform sterilization and sanitation procedures.
• Keep the anesthesia supply and workroom, operating rooms, and areas outside the operating rooms neat and clean.
• Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather, contingency operations, natural disasters, or other emergencies to support mission operations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed