Anesthesia Tech: Critical Care Equipment & Support

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Medical plans (3)

FSA/HSA options

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Family-friendly leave

EAP services

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks an anesthesia support professional to assist in setups for all procedures, prepare equipment for patient transport, and help with patient lifting and positioning. The role supports anesthetists during induction and ensures carts and equipment are stocked and maintained in a clinical setting.

Work is performed in a clinical environment with a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including medical, dental and vision coverage, multiple plans,

Responsibilities

• Assists in setups for all emergent and non-emergent procedures, including open hearts and traumas.
• Obtains and prepares all equipment needed for transport of critically ill patients and assists in their transport.
• Assists in lifting and positioning of patients.
• Assists anesthetist during the induction of anesthesia as required.
• Orders and picks up local drugs and inhalational agents from Pharmacy.
• Stocks block carts with needed drugs.
• Performs decontamination procedures.
• Coordinates basic upkeep and maintenance of anesthesia machinery.
• Sends blood to stat lab for analysis.
• Performs laboratory procedures for labeling, container selection, lab slip preparation, and techniques for tube operation.
• Obtains and prepares all equipment needed for transport of critically ill patients and assists in their transport.
• Assists in lifting and positioning of patients.
• Assists anesthetist during the induction of anesthesia as required.
• Maintains all specialty carts in the department.
• Setup and calibrate machines that are transported to outside areas.
• Assists with inspection and repair of equipment.
• Obtains used Medtronic Dual Channel Pacemakers.
• Cleans pacemakers, changes battery and bags.
• Ensures pacemakers turn on and are working properly.

Job description

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks an anesthesia support professional to assist in setups for all procedures, prepare equipment for patient transport, and help with patient lifting and positioning. The role supports anesthetists during induction and ensures carts and equipment are stocked and maintained in a clinical setting.

Work is performed in a clinical environment with a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including medical, dental and vision coverage, multiple plans,