Anesthesia Technician(Full Time - Weekday Afternoons) - UNC Main Campus

UNC REX Healthcare; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 54,787,000 - 77,854,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC seeks an Anesthesia Technician to set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and assist the anesthesia care team with patient monitoring and equipment preparation for procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with invasive and non-invasive monitoring, ensuring equipment is in good working order, and maintaining sterility and proper labeling of supplies. The role requires BLS and relevant program graduation with on-site evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Anesthesia Technician program (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• If graduation from an accredited Anesthesia Technician program: No prior experience required or six months OR traineeship in OR equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Assists with invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices and patient positioning, preparing fluids and setups for use, and maintaining sterile technique.
• Performs quality control and troubleshooting on anesthesia equipment, conducts 12-point inspections, and ensures sterility and proper labeling of fluids/medications.
• Sets up and cleans anesthesia equipment, restocks supplies, and documents equipment handling per policy.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Anesthesia Technician program

Job description

Description

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 12PM- 8:30PM

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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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

1. 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.


2. 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.


3. 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

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: $19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Evening Job

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.

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