Anesthesia Aid

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an Anesthesia Technician Assistant to join the anesthesia patient care team. Under supervision, you will assist licensed anesthesia providers by preparing and maintaining patient equipment and supplies before, during, and after anesthesia.

Working under the Anesthesia Manager or designee, you will help with setup, stocking and cleaning of anesthesia equipment across locations to ensure efficient, safe operations for each case.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 18 years of age requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anesthesia case setup.
• Assist Anesthesia Tech in setup of equipment and supplies according to case type and patient age.
• Clean, stock, and maintain routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Anesthesia Technician Assistant is an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team who works under the direction of the Anesthesia Manager or designee to assist the licensed anesthesia providers in various settings by providing support for routine surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and supplies before, during and after anesthesia.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

including but not limited to:

• Assist with anesthesia case set up
• Assists the Anesthesia Tech in set up of equipment and supplies according to the type of cases and ages of the patients. Consults with Anesthesia Techs for specific setup needs as necessary or requested in all anesthesia locations.
• Clean, stock, and maintain the routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Under the supervision of an Anesthesia Tech, cleans anesthesia machines and other anesthesia equipment after each case to meet target times. Stock anesthesia supplies before, during and after cases.
• Assist Anesthesia Technicians as requested, as long as within scope of practice.
• Interacts with the Anesthesia team to ensure that all anesthesia supplies are stocked and available in the most efficient and effective manner
• Other duties as needed.

General Responsibilities

• Incorporates LHMC Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all LHMC Policies
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and LHMC
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma and 18 years of age

Licensure, Certification, Registration: None

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: None.

Pay Range

$20.00 - $26.92

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled