Anesthesia Technician - Full Time

ThedaCare; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists and CRNAs in the preparation and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and delivery systems. The campus features 8 operating rooms and specializes in orthopedics, spine, and pain, with service across other hand/upper extremity and podiatry cases.

Schedule includes (4) 8-hour shifts per week varying between early and late day slots. Work locations span throughout the facility to support multiple sites; no weekends, no

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; must be 18 years or older.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia provider in delivery of anesthesia care including the setup of required and anticipated supplies and equipment, and maintenance and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment.
• Supports anesthetic delivery during critical events including induction, emergence, and crises situations (e.g., transfusion reactions, difficult airway, and fluid resuscitation).
• Prepares and sets up rooms in locations throughout the facility with required anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Cleans anesthesia equipment between cases and restocks anesthesia supplies as necessary.
• Conducts routine and periodic maintenance of anesthesia equipment, and reports defective equipment to Biomed while also informing the supervisor.

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider) certification

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance.

If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits

• Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare! Summary

The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists in the preparation and maintenance of anesthesia monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems. Assists in the management of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia and support of clinical delivery of anesthesia.

Job Description

Our campus has 8 OR's and specialize in Ortho, Spine and Pain but also do hand/upper extremity and podiatry cases.

SCHEDULE: (4) 8-hour shifts per week Hours vary between 6a-2:30p, 6:30a-3p, 7a-3:330p, 8a-4:30p, or 8:30a-5p Must be able to work all shifts listed as they will rotate May have to stay later until last case is finished. NO WEEKENDS NO HOLIDAYS NO CALL

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists anesthesia provider in delivery of anesthesia care including the setup of required and anticipated supplies and equipment, and maintenance and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment.
• Supports anesthetic delivery during critical events including induction, emergence, and crises situations (i.e., transfusion reactions, difficult airway, and fluid resuscitation).
• Prepares and sets up rooms in locations throughout the facility with required anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Cleans anesthesia equipment between cases and restocks anesthesia supplies as necessary.
• Conducts routine and periodic maintenance of anesthesia equipment, and reports defective equipment to Biomed while also informing the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED preferred Must be 18 years of age American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers

Employment Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
• Scheduled FTE: 0.8
• Location: Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital - Appleton,Wisconsin
• Overtime Exempt: No
• Worker Shift Details: Variable

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge.

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.