Anesthesia Technician

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system in Nashville, where you will play a vital role in patient care by assisting anesthesia providers. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients during surgical procedures. You will be responsible for maintaining anesthesia equipment, monitoring patients, and preparing for various surgical interventions. As part of a compassionate team, you will contribute to a mission-driven organization that values community service and personal growth. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 2 years of cumulative experience or an Associate's degree required.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia provider with patient assessment and monitoring.
• Maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment.
• Prepare necessary equipment for surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Anesthesia Equipment Maintenance

Intravenous Line Insertion

Airway Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Operating Room
• Schedule: PRN Day Shift, Tier 1/2/3 Available
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Location: Nashville, TN

What You Will Do

Assists licensed anesthesia provider with duties related to the care and monitoring of patients and equipment.

• Clean, sterilize and set up all anesthesia equipment.
• Assist anesthesia provider with patient assessment, monitoring, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
• Provide daily maintenance of equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the preparation of scheduled, emergent and urgent surgical procedures involving anesthesia care providers by ensuring necessary equipment and supplies are available, in working order & in proper location.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.