Anesthesia Tech II - Evening Shift

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an Anesthesia Tech II to join the anesthesia patient care team under the Anesthesiology Team Lead. The role focuses on assisting with equipment preparation and application for anesthesia, while maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems.

Strong teamwork and communication are essential to meet the needs of staff and patients. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma/GED, an Associate degree preferred, and at least 2 years in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED minimum.
• Assoc. Degree/College Diploma in Health Science or related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a healthcare environment minimum.
• BLS certification upon hire; ASATT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed anesthesia provider with equipment and supplies for anesthesia administration.
• Prepare and maintain anesthesia delivery systems and patient monitoring devices before, during, and after anesthesia.
• Clean, sterilize, disinfect, stock, and maintain routine anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, infection control, pharmacology and medical electronics; identify safety concerns across age groups.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Health Science or related

Job description

Job Description

The Anesthesia Tech II is an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team and will operate under the general direction of the Anesthesiology Team Lead. The role is to assist the licensed anesthesia provider in the acquisition, preparation and application of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. Is committed to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of healthcare colleagues and patients, adapts well and flexible to changing situations, and demonstrates effective communication and teamwork skills. Provides support in anesthesia for routine and complex surgical cases by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia. Responsibilities include but not limited to assisting the licensed anesthesia provider in various settings, performing duties under the direct supervision of the licensed anesthesia provider, providing support for routine surgical cases through preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia, and cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, stocking, ordering and maintaining the routine anesthesia equipment and supplies. Demonstrates the knowledge cardiopulmonary/vascular anatomy, physiology, infection control, pharmacology, and medical electronics. Identifies safety concerns in the age related population, identify normal growth and developmental milestones in neonates, infants, child, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, and able to institute protective measures to provide a safe environment.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED - minimum
• Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Health Science or other related field - preferred

Experience

• 2 years Experience in a healthcare environment - minimum

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum Require BCLS unless a higher level of certification is required
• Certified Anesthesia Technician - Upon Hire preferred American Society of Anesthesia Technician and Technologist (ASATT)