Anesthesia Technician

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking an entry‑level anesthesia support role to assist licensed anesthesia providers with patient care and monitoring. You will help prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment and assist with airway management and patient transport.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and obtain BLS within 90 days. This full-time position supports the anesthesia team and hospital operations in Owensboro, KY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required on hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sterilizes, and sets up all types of anesthesia equipment.
• Assists anesthesia provider with monitoring, transport, positioning, IV/invasive lines and airway management.
• Maintains equipment and troubleshoots malfunctions.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Assists team in room turnover and setup.

Skills

Critical thinking

Under supervision

Ability to work under stress

Advanced skills in anesthesia area

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: 9a-530p | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Anesthesiology

Job Summary:

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Cleans, sterilizes, and sets up all types of anesthesia equipment.
• Assists anesthesia provider with monitoring, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
• Provides daily maintenance of all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctions.
• Maintains a sufficient inventory of all equipment and supplies.
• Assists all team members in room turnover and set up.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under general supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• No experience required

Education

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire

Additional Education Information

• None

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.
• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical - Hospital)

Standing:75%

Walking:75%

Sitting:50%

Lifting 0-25 lbs:75%

Lifting 25-75 lbs:25%

Lifting over 75 lbs:25%

Carrying 0-25 lbs:75%

Carrying 25-75 lbs:25%

Carrying over 75 lbs:25%

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs:75%

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs:75%

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs:75%

Climbing:50%

Bending/Stooping:75%

Kneeling:50%

Crouching/Crawling:50%

Reaching:75%

Talking:75%

Hearing:75%

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements:25%

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements:75%

Keyboard Data Entry:75%

Running:50%

Vision: Depth Perception:75%

Vision: Distinguish Color:75%

Vision: Seeing Far:75%

Vision: Seeing Near:75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Low risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.