Anesthesia Tech I - PD - Days - Operating Room - 2A East @ MV

El Camino Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health is seeking an Anesthesia Equipment Technician to support the Operating Room and anesthesia delivery by maintaining and setting up equipment, ensuring sterile technique, and assisting the anesthesia team.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and healthcare experience; ASATT certification is preferred. BLS certification is required, with opportunities to participate in equipment evaluations and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Basic reading comprehension and ability to understand instructions and memos.
• Strong English communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with acquisition, preparation and application of anesthesia equipment.
• Set up OR suites with required equipment and supplies.
• Maintain and service anesthesia equipment daily.
• Calibrate monitors and assemble ventilator circuits as needed.
• Support anesthesia providers during procedures and patient transport.
• Ensure sterile technique and restock room carts between cases.
• Monitor and order anesthesia supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participate in quality control and equipment evaluations.

Skills

English communication

Word/Excel/Outlook

Anesthesia infection control

One-on-one communication

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASATT Certification (preferred)

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward.

We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care.

Come join the team that makes this happen.

Employment Details: FTE 0 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 0 Work Shift Day: 12 hours

Job Description

• Provides assistance with acquisition, preparation, and application of various types of equipment required for the Operating Room and delivery of anesthesia care.
• Anticipates the needs of the patient and the provider according to surgical requirements, procedure or circumstance.
• Maintains and services all electronic and mechanical equipment used by Anesthesia Department personnel on a daily basis and in accordance with department standards.
• Sets up transducers, calibrates and zeros monitors as required.
• Assists in setting up OR suites with needed equipment and supplies.
• Assembles pediatric and adult ventilator circuits.
• Maintains sterile field in the procedure room.
• Prepares procedural equipment such as the CVP, arterial line, Swan-Ganz and routine intravenous lines as required.
• Identifies malfunctioning equipment, troubleshoots equipment problems and refers more serious equipment problems to appropriate technical repair personnel when there are no established guidelines.
• Assists in positioning and supporting patients for regional anesthesia procedures such as spinal and epidurals.
• Supports the Anesthesia Provider during insertion of arterial catheter lines and internal jugular catheters.
• Applies monitoring devices to the patient and operates all common physiological monitors (such as pulse oximeter, BP monitors cuffs, etc).
• Removes and disposes of all relevant supplies and equipment following use, exchanging soiled for clean parts between cases and restocking room carts with supplies and drugs.
• Assists in monitoring and ordering anesthesia-related supplies.
• Cleans and decontaminates equipment per Sterile Processing Department protocols; includes the disassembly of equipment and sterilization preparation in accordance with the Center for Disease Control guidelines.
• Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance activities.
• Assists in the evaluation of new products by providing feedback regarding use.
• Attends and participates in equipment and supply in services, evaluations, and staff meetings.
• Contributes in a positive manner to unit and department; supports team culture.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with staff, managers, physicians, patients and their families.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment.
• Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies.
• Prepares and maintains patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.
• Proactively uses the problem-solving process to identify, prevent or resolve inter-or intra-departmental problems.
• Responsible for self-assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain competency in position.
• Supports administrative decisions and assures implementation and compliance with all department, institutional and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Orients new staff members and students as required.
• Assists with patient transport as needed.
• Assists with blood and lab transport as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years’ work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of the function and operation of various kinds of anesthesia equipment, preferred.
• Previous experience as an anesthesia support staff, preferred.
• American Society of Anesthesia Technologist and Technicians certification, preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Must have the ability to communicate in English.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other incumbents of the organization.
• An understanding of aseptic technique and infection control practices, preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Ages of Patients Served - This position is responsible for the care of all patients based on unit specific standards.

Salary Range

$38.49 - $48.66 USD Hour

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

Company Culture

At El Camino Health, our nationally recognized doctors and care teams are committed to providing you with high-quality, excellent care. We aim to deliver a healthcare experience that is designed around your individual needs. When you choose El Camino Health for your care, you can count on:

• Distinguished hospitals. Our fully accredited hospitals, Los Gatos, and Mountain View, have received numerous awards and honors for high-quality healthcare.
• Exceptional talent. Our reputation attracts high-caliber doctors who are approachable and friendly, a nursing culture exceptional for its highly personalized patient and family care, and leadership with a deeply personal commitment.
• Innovative approaches to care. We seek new treatments and techniques, and contribute to the medical community through clinical trials. Our urgent care sites powered by Carbon Health enable easy, immediate scheduling and follow up through the Carbon Health app.
• A focus on health. Our regional Men’s Health Program offers a team approach to care and has a variety of specialists who are focused on men’s health issues, including heart and vascular, urology, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction and healthy weight.
• We created the South Asian Heart Center and the Chinese Health Initiative to address unique health disparities in our patient population.
• A healing environment. Our spaces were specially designed for tranquility and comfort.