Anesthesia Tech

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Shift differential

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking an anesthesia technician to support the anesthesia care team across pre-, intra-, and post-procedure phases. You will prepare, inspect, and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment, assist with patient positioning, and ensure supplies and carts are stocked and clean.

Collaboration with physicians and CRNAs is essential. Requirements include a high school diploma, ASATT certification within five years, and BLS at hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ASATT certification within five years is required.
• BLS certification at time of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and clinical support to the anesthesia care team pre-, intra-, and post-procedure.
• Prepare, inspect, troubleshoot and maintain anesthesia machines and monitors.
• Assist with room setup, patient positioning and equipment changes during cases.

Education

High school diploma

ASATT

BLS certification

Job description

Location Address:

2400 Unser BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $16.42Maximum Offer $26.10

Summary:

Play a key role in supporting safe, efficient anesthesia care by assisting the clinical team during procedures and if you're detailoriented, responsive, and ready to make an impact in patient care we want you to apply!

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full timeFTE: 1.00Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

Sign on and relocation benefits available to qualified candidates!

The anesthesia technician provides technical and clinical support to the anesthesia care team pre-intra and post-procedure. The role supports safe, efficient anesthesia delivery by anticipating clinician needs, responding in emergencies. They prepare, inspect, troubleshoot and maintain anesthesia machines, monitors, airway devices and related equipment; assemble and restock supplies, emergency carts and assists with room setup, patient positioning/transfer, and equipment changes during cases. Ensure that all equipment and supplies follow Infection Control and manufacturer safety standards.

Additional Job Duties:

• Provides supplies and equipment to each anesthetizing location in proper working order.
• Prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot all types of anesthesia equipment (alarm systems, calibration and leak checking, medical gas cylinders, vaporizers, and ventilators).
• Assist anesthesia providers with equipment and supplies needed for patient care (general anesthesia, epidurals, blocks, hemodynamic monitoring, IV pumps) and emergency care (code blue, difficult airway, bronchospasm, malignant hyperthermia crisis, local anesthetic systemic toxicity), Sterile set-ups (arterial lines, central lines, adult/pediatric cardiovascular).
• Manage anesthesia carts medication inventory and restock anesthesia supplies.
• Perform point of use cleaning and handling of contaminated instruments (laryngoscope blades, intubation scopes, TEE probes. LMA's).
• Support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, ensuring anesthesia equipment is clean, stocked and ready for next procedure.
• Responsible for training new staff and conducting in-service training with existing staff, physicians, and CRNAs to keep them abreast of new procedures, protocols or the use of new equipment.
• Maintain detailed records to ensure that all equipment and supplies are in compliance with Infection Control and manufacturer safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent- Required
• One to two years experience preferred in one of the following areas, Recovery Room, ICU, Emergency Room, Operation Room, Med/Surg, Pharmacy or Bio-Med setting Preferred
• Attainment of ASATT (American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians) certification, within five years is required
• BLS required at time of hire

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.