Anesthesia Technologist

Department

ANESTHESIOLOGY - 207080

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Grade

Job Description

The Anesthesia Technologist performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist Anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia to patients ranging from infants to geriatric. The Anesthesia Technologist works under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist or CRNA to facilitate safe and effective anesthesia, ensures that the environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that anesthesia is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Responsibilities and Duties

Assists licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia.

Contributes to safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of anesthesia care.

Provides support in anesthesia for routine and complex surgical cases by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia.

Operates a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment used to monitor, evaluate, and manage the patient undergoing anesthesia.

Appropriately trained individuals may perform inspection, maintenance of inventories, and service record and provide support with pressure monitoring, auto-transfusion, laboratory functions such a point-of-care testing (POCT), equipment maintenance and servicing such as cleaning, sterilization, assembling, calibrating and testing, troubleshooting, requisitioning and recording of inspections and maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Graduation from a program approved by the American Association of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT) is preferred.

Experience

2 years of Healthcare/Medical - Technologist experience is preferred.

Previous anesthesia experience is preferred.

Certification & Licensures

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) is required within one (1) year of hire.

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Ability to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia required.

Ability to prepare and maintain patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia required.

Capable of a level of self-direction and supervision that is commensurate with their training required.

Expertise in the theory and application of sterile technique, knowledge of human anatomy, anesthesia procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures is required.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.