Anesthesia Technician

Saint Francis Health System; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Anesthesia Support Technician to assist anesthesiologists across OR settings. The role focuses on equipment prep, stock management, and collaboration with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining anesthesia machines, assembling monitoring lines, and assisting with IV setup.

Candidates should have a High School diploma and 6 months to 1 year related experience; surgical service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience; 1 year in Surgical Service preferred.
• Ability to prioritize activities and communicate effectively; knowledge of patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain anesthesia machines and equipment in Operating Room (OR).
• Assemble transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive pressure monitoring as needed.
• Clean and decontaminate anesthesia machine, equipment and supplies after completion of a procedure.
• Stock anesthesia machines, drugs, drug trays, materials, supplies, and gases required for daily use.
• Make continuous rounds during assigned shift to assist anesthesiologists and nursing staff in patient care.
• Communicate necessary information to supervisor, physicians and other health care team members.
• Ensure availability of required supplies and processing of reusable items by regular inventory.
• Serve as a preceptor and assist in orientation for new personnel.

Skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Patient confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yale Campus - Hospital

Full time

JR32734

Full Time

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination and provision of the appropriate support functions for anesthesiologists in all clinical practice settings throughout the hospital that utilize the services of an anesthesiologist.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

None.

Work Experience

6 months - 1 year related experience. 1 year of experience in Surgical Service preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to prioritize activities in an efficient manner. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of patient confidentiality.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains anesthesia machines and equipment in Operating Room (OR). Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive pressure monitoring as necessary or requested. Provides for the cleaning and/or decontamination of anesthesia machine, equipment and supplies after completion of a procedure. Gathers and assembles supplies for IV solutions including tubing set-up and setup of IV warming devices as necessary. Stocks anesthesia machines, drugs, drug trays, materials, supplies, and gases required for daily use. Makes continuous rounds during assigned shift to provide assistance, as directed, to anesthesiologist and nursing staff in the management of patient care. Communicates necessary information to supervisor, physicians and other health care team members. Ensures availability of required supplies and appropriate processing of reusable items by performing regular inventory of supplies. Communicates need for ordering of necessary supplies per department standard. Serves as a preceptor and assists in orientation for new personnel. Performs other duties as assigned and assists the RN in duties directly supervised by the RN.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.

Working Relationships

Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal/external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Anesthesia - Yale Campus

Location

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.