Anesthesia Technician - Anesthesiology - Per Diem

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a candidate to assist anesthesiologists in patient and case preparation, primarily in the Operating Room and Recovery Room. This role does not require prior experience but values 2 years in healthcare.

The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate, possess BLS certification, and demonstrate effective collaboration and time management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but 2 years in healthcare preferred.
• Must demonstrate age-specific care for various populations.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesiologist in patient preparation.
• Observes patients in the holding area.
• Maintains sterility in handling supplies.

Skills

Effective time management

Collaboration

Knowledge of microbiology

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

BLS Certification

Certified nursing assistant (preferred)

Job description

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 & Certification

High school graduate 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 a 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 blood 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 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.