Anesthesia Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia care team before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will assist with cleaning, maintenance, and stocking of anesthesia equipment at Lehigh Valley Hospital campuses.

The role requires basic clinical skills, adherence to sterile techniques, and capability to handle high-stress situations. Day shift, onsite at the Cedar Crest campus, with opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized health

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Less than 1 year of related healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks under high-stress conditions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and sterile techniques.
• Knowledge of patient rights and HIPAA regulations.
• Strong time management and coordination skills.
• American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic laboratory point-of-care tests as needed.
• Assists in setup and placement of arterial/central lines and regional blocks.
• Documents damaged equipment and reports issues as required.
• Obtains blood and products and transports specimens per policy.
• Procures anesthesia equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Maintains preventative maintenance on anesthesia equipment.
• Follows protocols for setup, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment.
• Transports equipment and supply carts to off-site locations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Medical terminology

HIPAA knowledge

Time management

BLS (PA Upon Hire)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Less than 1 year experience

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides general assistance to anesthesia providers before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures and activities. Supports the anesthesia care team through the cleaning of anesthesia equipment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Supports anesthesia care team in stocking clinical sites.

Job Duties

• Performs basic laboratory point of care testing for arterial blood gas analysis, blood coagulation test, serum glucose test, serum electrolytes test, and serum hemoglobin test.
• Sets up supplies and assists in the placement of arterial lines, central lines, epidural catheters, and spinal anesthetics.
• Makes documentation of damaged equipment and reports equipment problems to the appropriate authority.
• Obtains blood and blood products and transfers lab specimens according to policy.
• Acquires anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and workroom.
• Maintains and provides preventative maintenance on anesthesia equipment.
• Follows procedural protocols associated with set up, maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment.
• Distributes used/dirty equipment to appropriate area for decontamination and sterilization.
• Transports anesthesia equipment and supply carts to off-site anesthetizing locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to triage tasks in high stress situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and sterile techniques.
• Knowledge of the patient’s rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
• Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Cer.A.T. - Certified Anesthesia Technician ASATT - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 5a-3:30p

Department

1004-09079 Anesthesia - CC