Anesthesia Technician Chief / SEIU - E - Full Time - Daylight - Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Anesthesia Technologist to assist in patient preparation and support anesthesia delivery. In this role, you will work closely with CRNAs and Anesthesiologists, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are ready for each procedure. You'll also be responsible for operating blood gas machines and performing essential monitoring tasks. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care while enjoying a competitive sign-on bonus based on your experience. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Anesthesia Technician training program or equivalent experience.
• Anesthesia Technician Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists CRNAs or Anesthesiologists with patient preparation and invasive procedures.
• Operates blood gas machines and performs blood gas analysis.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available for anesthetic procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Patient preparation

Blood gas analysis

Monitoring devices

Sterile technique

Education

Accredited Anesthesia Technician training program

Anesthesia Technician Certification

Tools

Blood gas machines

Infusion pumps

Non-invasive monitors (EKG, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximetry)

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

We are currently offering a sign-on bonus for all eligible full-time Anesthesia Technologist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is dependent upon your years of Anesthesia experience, some exclusions apply.

0-1 years of experience:

2-year commitment: $10,000

3-year commitment: $12,000

1-2 years of experience:

2-year commitment: $10,000

3-year commitment: $17,000

2+ years of experience:

2-year commitment: $15,000

3-year commitment: $25,000

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Assists the CRNAs or Anesthesiologists with patient preparation, including invasive procedures such as line placement and insertion of invasive monitors utilizing sterile/aseptic technique as required. Ensures that surgical cases are properly prepared, including airway, transducer, and TEE setups. Performs calibration of invasive monitors. Applies non-invasive monitors (i.e., EKG, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximetry, etc.) under supervision.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operates blood gas machines and performs blood gas analysis. Assures proper identification and labeling of patient samples. Records results on appropriate forms and returns the results promptly to the correct OR.
2. Ensures supplies, equipment, and drugs are readily available for each anesthetic procedure. Inventories and restocks anesthesia supply levels in the Operating Suite, Obstetrical Suite, Off-Site Facilities and/or Ambulatory Surgery Center. Identifies premixed pharmaceutical solutions. Assists with the set-up of infusion pumps when needed.
3. Prepares contaminated equipment for sterilization. Properly disposes of contaminated materials and equipment utilizing appropriate personal protection devices (i.e., gloves, gowns, eye protection) when necessary.
4. Keeps Anesthesia Workroom neat and organized. Returns equipment and supplies to the appropriate location for storage following use.
5. Directs the activities of the Anesthesia Techs and Anesthesia Aides in facilitating the operation of the Anesthesia Workroom. Develops the daily work assignments.
6. Assists clinical staff in preparation for delivery of anesthesia care.
7. Locates and delivers equipment, supplies, monitoring devices or other items as requested. Assists with turnover of rooms by changing breathing circuits, masks, monitoring lines and filters; cleaning laryngoscope blades; and inspecting and replacing suction tubing between cases.
8. Coordinates, schedules, teaches and evaluates Anesthesia Technician students.
9. Provides data entry for various staffing tools and hospital initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

1. Graduate of an accredited Anesthesia Technician training program or equivalent experience.
2. Anesthesia Technician Certification required.
3. Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Anesthesia Technician.