ANESTHESIA TECH I

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness facilities

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Anesthesia Technician I for a full-time weekend-shift role. You will prepare equipment and supplies, assist anesthesia providers, and help maintain sterile perioperative environments across patient care areas.

You’ll support physicians, CRNAs, and nurses, document lot numbers for sterilized items, and help with patient transport and room setup. The role requires a high school diploma and basic computer skills, with on-the-job training for anesthesia

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma / GED; prefer healthcare education.
• 1 year direct patient healthcare experience and related competencies.
• Life Support: must complete AHA BLS-HCP within 2 months of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and supplies for anesthesia care.
• Assist providers and anesthesia team in various settings.
• Maintain sterile environment and decontaminate supplies.
• Document lot numbers for sterilized items for recall purposes.
• Assist with patient positioning, transport, and room setup.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma / GED

Healthcare education (CNA/MA/EMT or similar)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

ANESTHESIA TECH I (Open)

Employment Status: Full time. Shift: Weekends Only (United States of America). Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke. Requisition Number: R162005.

The Anesthesia Technician I supports anesthesia care by preparing equipment and supplies, assisting providers, and maintaining sterile and safe environments. The Anesthesia Technician I Provides direct patient care and clinical assistance to anesthesia care providers in the acquisition, preparation, application and use of monitors, equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia in various settings. Performs general cleaning and decontamination of supplies and equipment. Performs Decontamination and advanced sterilization processes (steam, flash, steriad). Provides direct assistance to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and RN's in the delivery of care to patients across the age spectrum (i.e. patient transport, equipment, supplies, room preparation, specimens and medications). Maintains accurate documentation as relates to activities, responsible for documentation of lot numbers for all sterilized items for tracking and recall purposes. Assists Anesthesia Providers by preparing patients, positioning, induction, anesthesia delivery including blocks and emergence. Maintains designated supply levels.

What We Require

• Education: High School diploma / GED. Prefer candidates with certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or other healthcare education.
• Experience: 1 year direct patient healthcare experience and completion of Carilion Anesthesia Tech I competencies required.
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: None required.
• Life Support: Must successfully complete AHA BLS-HCP within 2 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, critical thinking skills, communication and team working skills required.
• Must meet all level I competencies within 6 weeks of hire/start.
• Must be able to fulfill fundamental components/essential elements of position.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ethical and legal issues and responsibilities.
• Biologic hazards, infection control, and standard precautions.
• Assists the licensed anesthesia provider and other ORS staff with direct patient care in clinical settings.
• Communicates with physicians, nurse anesthetists RN's and other departmental staff written and orally in an effective respective manner.
• Providing peri-operative technical support to the anesthesia professional and other departmental staff staff in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development and anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care.

Compensation Range: $18.70 - $26.18 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others.

Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued.

A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships.

A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia.

Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.

Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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