Anesthesia Tech I: Equipment Prep & Patient Care

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Anesthesia Technician at Medical University of South Carolina assists licensed anesthesia providers in preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems. You will help acquire, prepare, assemble and apply equipment essential for anesthetic procedures for patients from infancy to geriatrics.

Under limited supervision, you will support attending anesthesiologists, residents and CRNAs while maintaining BLS and completing annual competencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare facility; or supply experience in a healthcare setting or work experience with medical equipment/supplies; or college coursework in biology, physiology, anatomy or related scientific field; or an Associate degree; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Anesthesia technician experience preferred.
• Compliance in maintaining BLS and any other annual competencies is mandatory.
• Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination.
• Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent).

Responsabilités

• Assist licensed anesthesia providers in preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems.
• Assist in acquisition, preparation, assembly, and application of equipment and supplies for administration of anesthesia.
• Perform technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents and CRNAs in anesthetic procedures for patients from infancy to geriatrics.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or college coursework in biology/physiology/anatomy or related field

Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Description du poste

The Anesthesia Technician at Medical University of South Carolina assists licensed anesthesia providers in preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems. You will help acquire, prepare, assemble and apply equipment essential for anesthetic procedures for patients from infancy to geriatrics.

Under limited supervision, you will support attending anesthesiologists, residents and CRNAs while maintaining BLS and completing annual competencies.