Anesthesia Technician

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center Northwest Operating Rooms is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia delivery and equipment management in a fast-paced surgical setting in Seattle. The role involves preparing rooms, maintaining anesthesia equipment, and assisting the anesthesia provider during complex procedures.

Ideal candidates have a High school diploma or GED and at least two years of anesthesia technician experience, with strong attention to detail and teamwork in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience as an Anesthesia Technician.

Responsibilities

• Prepare room with anticipated instruments, supplies, and equipment for each anesthesia procedure.
• Assist in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgical procedures.
• Clean and prepare rooms between procedures, restock supplies, and organize for end-of-case cleanup.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The UW Medical Center-Northwest Operating Rooms have an outstanding opportunity for a Anesthesia Technician.

WORK SCHEDULE

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Prepare, operate, and maintain anesthesia and laboratory equipment such as physiological monitors and blood gas analyzers
• Assist medical staff with technical problems related to anesthesia
• Under general direction of the anesthesia provider, assist the provider with the delivery of anesthesia, including the assembly, maintenance, evaluation, and operating of equipment used in complex procedures such as cardiovascular, Neurosurgical, and multi-trauma cases

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, supplies, and equipment for each individual Anesthesia procedure.
• Assist in the positioning, prepping, and draping of patients for surgical procedures.
• Clean and prepare rooms between procedures and after last case; restock supplies, when necessary, and organize effectively for end-of-case cleanup.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years as an Anesthesia Technician

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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