Anesthesia Tech

Ohsu-Psu; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OHSU seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists in the operating rooms, stocking and maintaining anesthesia supplies, and assisting with complex procedures to ensure optimal patient care. Responsibilities include equipment setup, blood product handling, and participation in malignant hyperthermia readiness.

Requires BLS within 30 days and an appropriate health-related education background to join a busy academic setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in a health-related field with coursework in Anatomy, Physiology and Chemistry.
• Completed 2 years full-time college-level courses including Anatomy, Physiology and Chemistry.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia provider with a wide variety of procedures in the OR.
• Maintains and restocks anesthesia instruments and supplies; handles blood products.
• Performs setup and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and related devices; supports patient care.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anesthesia equipment setup

Blood product handling

Clinical teamwork

Education

Associates degree in health-related field

Two years of college coursework (Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

ETCO2 gas analyzer

Anesthesia machine

EKG monitor

Blood gas instrument

Job description

Department Overview

The department consists of 49 operating suites in four separate locations, as well as 19 outside OR Anesthesia delivery locations, three pre-operative areas, and three post-operative areas. These areas support Surgical Specialties and a Level One trauma program with a caseload of >125 cases daily. The department provides both inpatient and outpatient services. The Anesthesia Technician provides assistance to anesthesiologists by maintaining and stocking anesthesia instruments and supplies for the operating rooms, assembling and setting up anesthesia equipment, performs complex and moderately complex laboratory tests, transports blood for massive transfusion protocol,and performs common and complex anesthesia procedures to ensure the best possible patient care is attained. Functions in all areas of OHSU where anesthesia could be administered in both inpatient and outpatient services on Marquam Hill and South Waterfront.

Function/Duties of Position

• Assists anesthesia provider with a wide variety of procedures including: induction/intubation; rapid sequence induction; difficult intubation; LMA insertion; nasal intubation; endo-brochial tube placement; bronchial blocker tube placement; awake fiber-optic intubation; IV placement; central line placement; PA catheter placement; antecubital central line placement; use of ultrasound; RIC cathete placement; epidural catheter placement; spinal placement; combined spinal – epidural; nerve blocks following sterile techniques. Is a sterile member of the team while assisting with line placements. Performs intra-operative blood recovery and re-infusion per procedures. Assists operating room personnel with handling, checking of blood and blood products per procedures. Provides Autotransfusion services and STAT laboratory functions including Point Of Care Tests (POCT) to all OR areas. Releases POCT orders written by anesthesia providers prior to testing. Manages the Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) carts and assists in MH crisis.

• Anesthesia Equipment, Instrument and Supplies Maintenance: Checks inventory and, if appropriate, requisitions and restocks supplies; rotates dated items on shelves; participates in equipment and supply evaluations; troubleshoots and maintains equipment and supplies such as ETCO2 gas analyzer, anesthesia machine, EKG monitor, pulse oximeter, and blood gas instrument; makes minor repairs or refers to Clinical Engineering for repairs; calibrates equipment such as blood gas instrument and pressure transducers, ETCO2 Analyzer, pressure transducers, and oximetric swans; cleans and sterilizes anesthesia machines and equipment after surgeries and performs necessary maintenance; performs stat analysis of patient blood samples.

• Anesthesia Equipment Set Up: Monitors surgery schedule to ensure operating rooms are equipped with appropriate anesthesia supplies and equipment; checks anesthesia machines and monitors prior to surgery assembles and assists with insertion of invasive monitoring lines; sets up anesthesia equipment prior to surgery including arterial transducers, cardiac output computer, and humidified breathing circuits.

Required Qualifications

• Positions with in person patient care: BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first National Certification as an Anesthesia Technician OR

• Associates degree or higher in a health-related field from an accredited institution of higher education with course work in Anatomy, Physiology and Chemistry OR

• Completed 2 years full-time college-level courses including Anatomy, Physiology and Chemistry OR

• 2 years experience as an Anesthesia Technician

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Additional Details

Must be able to work under the following conditions: Surgical setting requiring a strict dress code and adherence to infection control policies; function and participate in a learning environment; work beyond regular scheduled hours, as needed; take 24-hr calls as assigned by Manager. Assist with trials of new products and equipment.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]