Anesthesia Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to provide general assistance to anesthesia providers before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will help with equipment setup, sterilization, and maintaining a smooth workflow in the anesthesia workroom.

Responsibilities include basic point-of-care testing, assisting with arterial/central lines, and distributing/analyzing supplies as per policy. Day shift, onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of experience preferred.
• 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.
• Certification as Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic laboratory point of care testing as part of anesthesia support.
• Assists in setup and placement of arterial/central lines and regional anesthesia procedures.
• Document damaged equipment and report issues.
• Obtain and transfer blood/products and specimens per policy.
• Acquire anesthesia equipment and supplies for procedures and workroom.
• Perform routine maintenance on anesthesia equipment.
• Follow protocols for setup, maintenance, cleaning and sterilization.
• Transport anesthesia equipment and supply carts to off-site locations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Medical terminology

HIPAA knowledge

Time management

BLS

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cer.A.T. - Certified Anesthesia Technician (ASATT)

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.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

700 E Norwegian St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 6:30a-3:00p

Department

1004-09079 Anesthesia - CC