Anesthesia Attendant - Helen Keller - Anesthesia - Shift 1

Huntsville Hospital; Tuscumbia (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist by preparing equipment and supplies for each surgical case. You will coordinate preventive maintenance with GE, BioMed, and Maintenance, and perform clerical tasks for the department.

You will assist in maintaining a smooth surgical schedule, stock anesthesia supplies, and collaborate with multiple departments to resolve equipment issues while adhering to aseptic techniques and safety

Qualifications

• Education: High school or GED preferred.
• Experience: Previous anesthesia technician experience preferred.
• Additional Skills: BCLS required within 90 days of employment and ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates preparation of necessary anesthesia equipment and washes, disinfects, and assembles instruments.
• Maintains stocking of anesthesia supplies in surgical suite, workroom, carts and pre-op holding area.
• Prepares patient breathing circuits, suction, airway equipment, and trays using aseptic technique.
• Performs clerical duties related to processing and coordinating anesthesia services.
• Collaborates with Director of Surgical Services, Chief CRNA, Biomedical, and Material Management regarding equipment/supply problems.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy on medication exchange/stock and out-of-date stock.
• Assists OR personnel and others to maintain smooth flow of the surgical schedule and communicates needed information.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school/GED

Job description

Anesthesia Technician supports the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist by preparing and setting up appropriate equipment and supplies for each surgical case. Assists in coordinating preventive maintenance on anesthia equipment with GE, BioMed, and Maintenance departments. Also performs clerical work for the department.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates preparation of necessary anesthesia equipment. Washes, disinfects, and assembles instruments in preparation for sterilization.
• Maintains ordering and stocking of anesthesia supplies in surgical suite including anesthesia workroom, carts, and pre-op holding area.
• Utilizes knowledge of aseptic technique in the preparation of patient breathing circuits, suction equipment, airway equipment, and trays used in the delivery of anesthesia.
• Performs clerical duties related to the processing and coordinating of services pertaining to the surgical patient and the department of anesthesia.
• Collaborates with Director of Surgical Services, Chief CRNA, Biomedical Department, and Material Management department regarding problems with anesthesia equipment or supplies.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy department on medication exchange and supply, maintaining adequate stock, and identifying out of date stock.
• Assist OR personnel, Environmental Services, and others in maintaining smooth flow of surgical schedule, ie, (moving patient, acquiring needed supplies, transporting patients, and communicating needed information). Maintains knowledge of asepsis and autoclave checks.

Qualifications

Education: High school/GED preferred.

Experience: Previous experience as anesthesia technician preferred. Previous hospital experience preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities: BCLS required within 90 days of employment. Must successfully complete hospital and unit orientation. Ability to communicate in English.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

• We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home#benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al