Senior Anesthesia Technician

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Northwest Operating Rooms are hiring a Senior Anesthesia Technician. The role prepares, operates, and maintains anesthesia and laboratory equipment, including physiological monitors and blood gas analyzers, and assists medical staff with technical problems related to anesthesia. Under the general direction of an anesthesia provider, the technician assists with anesthesia delivery, including assembling, maintaining, evaluating, and operating equipment for complex procedures such as cardiovascular, neurosurgical, and multi-trauma cases.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the evening shift. It is a regular position with a 100% FTE. Strong candidates will have current ASATT certification as an Anesthesia Technician and two years of experience with complex surgeries; trauma experience is preferred.

UW Medical Center-Northwest is an acute-care hospital campus in north Seattle offering emergency, inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. UW Medicine's mission is to improve public health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing future health professionals. The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts degree in Biomedical Electronics; or two years of post-secondary education or training emphasizing 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 or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as licensure, certification, or registration, apply.

Nice To Haves

• Current ASATT certification as an Anesthesia Technician.
• Two years of experience with complex surgeries.
• Trauma experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms promptly with anticipated instruments, supplies, and equipment for each anesthesia procedure.
• Assist in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgical procedures.
• Clean and prepare rooms between procedures and after the last case.
• Restock supplies when necessary and organize effectively for end-of-case cleanup.
• Prepare, operate, and maintain anesthesia and laboratory equipment, including physiological monitors and blood gas analyzers.
• Assist medical staff with technical problems related to anesthesia.
• Under the general direction of an anesthesia provider, assist with anesthesia delivery, including assembling, maintaining, evaluating, and operating equipment used in complex procedures.

What This Job Offers

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