Anesthesia Technician (Full Time) - UNC Main Campus

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia team by setting up, calibrating and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment, and assisting with placing invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices.

The role participates in preinduction through extubation, maintains equipment, ensures sterility, and supports patient care in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Anesthesia Technician program or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Anesthesiologist or CRNA with invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices and patient positioning, and prepares fluids and setups.
• Performs quality control and troubleshooting on anesthesia equipment; inspects and labels fluids/medications; ensures sterility.
• Sets up anesthesia equipment and supplies; maintains cleanliness and restocks cabinets; ensures readiness for procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment setup

Troubleshooting anesthesia equipment

Monitoring device placement

Education

Graduation from accredited Anesthesia Technician program

Job description

Schedule

Tuesday, Thursday 12:00PM - 8:30PM and Saturday, Sunday 10:00 AM-10:30PM

The Anesthesia Support Department operates 24/7 and seeks an Anesthesia Technician. The Anesthesia Technician will perform technical work in setting up, calibrating and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment assisting the Anesthesiologist or CRNA with placing invasive and non- invasive monitoring devices on patients, ensuring necessary equipment is in good working condition and properly set up for the anesthesia procedure.

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Description

The Anesthesia Support Department operates 24/7 and seeks an Anesthesia Technician. The Anesthesia Technician will perform technical work in setting up, calibrating and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment assisting the Anesthesiologist or CRNA with placing invasive and non- invasive monitoring devices on patients, ensuring necessary equipment is in good working condition and properly set up for the anesthesia procedure.

Summary

Performs technical work in setting up, calibrating and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment assisting the Anesthesiologist or CRNA with placing invasive and non- invasive monitoring devices on patients, ensuring necessary equipment is in good working condition and properly set up for the anesthesia procedure.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Anesthesiologist or CRNA with invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices on patients and positioning and transport of patients. Prepares fluids and setups for use and observes sterile technique during line placement. Assists with the preinduction, induction, maintenance and extubation /transport of all phases of an anesthetic, anticipating anesthesia care team needs. Correctly labels and handles specimens to be sent to the laboratory. Uses personal protective equipment, handles sharps safely and practices laser safety.
• Performs quality control and troubleshooting on assigned anesthesia equipment. Maintains equipment in good working order through 12 point inspection. Checks for sterility, date of expiration and any holes/tears in packaging of supplies. Checks and labels fluids/medications accurately, discards outdated/unlabeled fluids and medications. Completes department Quality Assurance program for anesthesia equipment.
• Sets up anesthesia equipment and supplies. Cleans equipment with approved solution daily, practices scrupulous scope care and documentation according to policy and assures anesthesia equipment is clean before it's use in OR. Prioritizes clinical activities appropriately. Demonstrates both proper use of equipment and knowledge of anesthesia circuits and supplies. Restocks cabinets/ADS supplies and returns unused supplies/equipment to appropriate locations.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Anesthesia Technician program (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Support certification required.

Professional Experience Requirements

• If graduation from an accredited Anesthesia Technician program: No prior experience required.
• If a High School diploma or GED: six months of operating room experience in calibration, maintenance and repair of anesthesia equipment or similar equipment, or related experience in a hospital/healthcare setting.
• To be considered as a Trainee: One (1) year of operating room experience involving direct patient care and/or equipment maintenance and calibration.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

Job Details

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Organization Unit: Anesthesia Support
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $18.84 - $26.77 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Variable
• Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
• This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.