Perioperative Technician-Anesthesiology (Evenings)

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical and supportive tasks to assist daily clinical operations. Performs routine and delegated duties according to departmental policies. Prepares operating rooms for surgery by assisting with equipment and supply needs, setup, and routine maintenance. Assists OR team with room turnover, patient beds, and transportation of case carts. Maintains inventory of relevant surgical supplies and equipment. Transports patients, labs, gross specimens, and blood, as necessary. Assists anesthesia team by creating all IVs and IV setups. Sets up offsite anesthesia cases by transporting gas machines and Pyxis back stands. Responds effectively and efficiently to life-threatening situations. This is a team-structured work environment with a high amount of collaboration required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment.
• Self-starter who requires little or no supervision.
• Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
• Effective multitasking, interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment.
• Working knowledge of supply chain or materials management.
• Working knowledge of surgical and anesthesia procedures.
• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Machinery
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

Nice To Haves

• Previous IV experience helpful
• BLS Certification, preferred.
• Previous health care experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia team by creating all IVs and IV setups
• Sets up offsite anesthesia cases by transporting gas machines and Pyxis back stands
• Responds effectively and efficiently to life-threatening situations
• Prepares operating rooms for surgery by assisting with equipment and supply needs, setup, and routine maintenance
• Assists OR team with room turnover, patient beds, and transportation of case carts
• Maintains inventory of relevant surgical supplies and equipment
• Transports patients, labs, gross specimens, and blood, as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED