Anesthesia Technician - Anesthesiology - Full Time

Guthrie; United States; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Guthrie is seeking an anesthesia technician to assist in patient and case preparation in the Operating Room and Recovery Room. The role requires observing patients in holding areas and supporting anesthesia staff with sterile technique and monitoring procedures.

The position emphasizes infection control, proper body mechanics, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment across age groups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification; CNA preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assists anesthesiologist and/or anesthetist in patient and case preparation.
• Works in the Operating Room and Recovery Room; observes patients in holding area.
• Assists with sterile monitoring procedures and arterial/ CVP line tasks.
• Maintains infection control and sterility; uses proper body mechanics.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Position Summary:

Assists anesthesiologist and/or anesthetist in patient and case preparation. Functions in the Operating Room and Recovery Room. Observes patients in the holding area.

Education, License & Cert:

High school grad or equivalent. BLS; certified nursing assistant preferred.

Experience:

No prior experience required. 2 years healthcare preferred.

Essential Functions:

• - Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility and priority setting.
• - Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others. Works closely with others in collaborative manner to prepare the patient for surgery.
• - Acts to resolve problems via appropriate channels.
• - Applies principles of microbiology, sterilization, disinfection and modes of disease transmission to promote an infection free environment.
• - Applies principles of sterility maintenance in handling sterile supplies.
• - Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other anesthesia technicians.
• - Assists with the institution of sterile monitoring procedures including intra‐arterial and CVP lines.
• - Obtains arterial gas samples from established lines as directed.
• - Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/ nursing department.
• - Demonstrates and integrates age‐specific care for the infant/child/adolescent, adult, geriatric population as delineated by the pediatric/adolescent, adult/geriatric guidelines for care, and appropriate standards for care and practice.

Other Duties:

It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.