Sr. Anesthesia Technician, Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Glendale, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905. Job Summary: Responsible for daily anesthesia machine and related equipment maintenance. Assists anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures. Maintains adequate anesthesia related supply inventory. Performs assigned clinical tasks of moderate complexity. Works under direct supervision within defined parameters. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Completion of medical terminology course: Preferred
Experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred
Anesthesia Technician certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

Operates autoclaves and other cleaning equipment, in adherence with established policies.
Assembles pressure line insertion and monitoring supplies and equipment. Assists physicians during line insertions. Troubleshoots patient monitoring equipment intraoperatively.
Tests functionality, stock and calibrates patient monitoring equipment as needed on a daily basis, including capnography monitor equipment, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades and pediatric carts.
Works collaboratively with staff, supervisors and vendors to ensure product quality while minimizing costs.
Makes decisions regarding own work. Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to supervisory staff for direction.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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