Anesthesia Technician (Part-Time)

JOB TITLE: Anesthesia Tech (Part-Time)

Salary Range: $19.00 - $26.00, per hour, based on skill and experience level.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Anesthesia Technician assists licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. The Anesthesia Technician performs duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or registered nurse per standards of practice.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS: Maintains BLS certification. Effective English communication skills, basic computer knowledge, additional languages preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adheres to Center for Surgery Policies

• Adheres to Center dress code and PPE requirements.

• Maintains confidentiality of department, employee and patient information.

• Adjusts hours as needed.

• Adheres to absenteeism policy.

• Completes annual competency requirements.

• Attends staff meetings and reviews missed minutes.

• Participates in skills labs and in-services.

• Follows infection control, safety and hand hygiene policies.

General Duties

• Assists with patient transfer and positioning.

• Places monitoring equipment on patients.

• Ensures anesthesia equipment is available and operational.

• Assists anesthesiologist with intubation and extubation.

• Cleans and maintains anesthesia equipment.

• Maintains inventory levels of anesthesia-related supplies and drugs.

• Assists with room turnover.

• Changes anesthesia machine tanks as needed.

• Performs errands and other duties as assigned.

Patient Care

• Collaborates with management, staff, surgeons and anesthesiologists.

• Applies principles of asepsis to provide optimum patient care.

Care of Environment and Equipment

• Demonstrates correct and safe use of equipment.

• Reports equipment failure to Manager/Administrator.

• Uses free time efficiently to assist team members and restock supplies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates appropriately with managers, team members, physicians and staff.

• Uses chain of command appropriately.

• Adapts positively to change.

• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times.

• Gives and receives constructive criticism professionally.

• Assists in orientation of new staff members.

• Works independently while following established policies.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Benefits:

• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization

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