Anesthesia Technician

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable healthcare organization in Tampa as an Anesthesia Tech. You will support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring safety and comfort for patients across all age groups. Your role will involve assisting in various anesthesia-related tasks, contributing to a vital team dedicated to healthcare excellence.

Benefits

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in patient care tasks and routines.
• Transport patients while observing safety techniques.
• Prepare patients and equipment for anesthesia procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Safety techniques

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team, all while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Location: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Tampa

• AdventHealth Tampa, a faith-based not-for-profit 626-bed tertiary-level acute care hospital located in the uptown district of Tampa, Florida, specializes in advanced cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience and neurology, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s services, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, sleep medicine, and general surgery including minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedures. GME programs on the hospital campus currently include general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, and transitional year.
• AdventHealth Tampa is home to the renowned AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and leading-edge research – caring for Tampa Bay’s hearts for over 35 years.
• The Kiran C. Patel Research Institute, also located at AdventHealth Tampa, leads the way in clinical and academic research in neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, advanced surgery, and more – contributing valuable knowledge that leads to tomorrow’s cures for conditions such as heart failure, cancer, and other diseases.

The role you’ll contribute:

• Performs specific tasks or routines supportive of patient care in the assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with standards.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Assists in positioning, lifting, and restraining patients using appropriate safety precautions and body mechanics.
• Transports patients to and from procedure areas as needed, observing proper safety techniques.
• Informs the appropriate nurse of requests, problems, or concerns related to the patient or perioperative environment.
• Provides for patients’ needs based on diagnosis, age, and cultural background. Patient population includes all ages from newborns to geriatrics.
• The Anesthesia Tech, under the direction of the Anesthesiologist or CRNA, assists anesthesia staff with preparation of patients and equipment for procedures, including preparation of pulmonary artery catheters, central venous access, arterial line insertion, spinal/regional anesthesia, IV fluids, pressure monitoring lines, and intubation equipment. Familiarity with the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm is required.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification.