Anesthesia Technician I

MUSC Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Anesthesia Technician I to support licensed anesthesia providers in maintaining monitoring devices and delivery systems in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will stock, assemble, and apply anesthesia equipment for procedures, and assist in transporting patients to and from critical areas as needed.

Effective communication and the ability to prioritize actions in an acute care environment are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting or related coursework or an Associate degree.
• BLS certification required within 2 weeks of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed anesthesia providers in preparation and maintenance of monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems.
• Stock and assemble supplies for operating rooms and NORA sites; apply equipment as needed.
• Assist in transporting patients to and from critical areas and respond to non-OR care areas.
• Prioritize actions and communicate effectively in an acute care environment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare coursework or Associate degree (optional)

Tools

Medical equipment familiarity

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Anesthesia Technician I (ATI) reports to the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor. Under limited supervision, the Anesthesia Technician I assist licensed anesthesia providers in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and Anesthesia delivery systems. The ATI assists in the acquisition, preparation, assembly, including the routine stocking of supplies to operating rooms and NORA sites, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. The ATI assists in the transport of patients to and from critical areas of the hospital. The ATI responds to areas of care outside of the operating room. This role performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist anesthesia providers in performing anesthetic procedures for diverse patient populations. The ATI functions in an acute care environment requiring effective communication and ability to prioritize actions.

Job Description Summary

The Anesthesia Technician I (ATI) reports to the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor. Under limited supervision, the Anesthesia Technician I assist licensed anesthesia providers in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and Anesthesia delivery systems. The ATI assists in the acquisition, preparation, assembly, including the routine stocking of supplies to operating rooms and NORA sites, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. The ATI assists in the transport of patients to and from critical areas of the hospital. The ATI responds to areas of care outside of the operating room. This role performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist anesthesia providers in performing anesthetic procedures for diverse patient populations. The ATI functions in an acute care environment requiring effective communication and ability to prioritize actions.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000262 CHS - Anesthesia - Children's Ambulatory Center (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Anesthesia Technician I (ATI) reports to the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor. Under limited supervision, the Anesthesia Technician I assist licensed anesthesia providers in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and Anesthesia delivery systems. The ATI assists in the acquisition, preparation, assembly, including the routine stocking of supplies to operating rooms and NORA sites, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. The ATI assists in the transport of patients to and from critical areas of the hospital. The ATI responds to areas of care outside of the operating room. This role performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist anesthesia providers in performing anesthetic procedures for diverse patient populations. The ATI functions in an acute care environment requiring effective communication and ability to prioritize actions.

Additional Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent. One year of direct patient care experience, in a healthcare facility; or supply experience in a healthcare setting or work experience with medical equipment/supplies; or college coursework in biology, physiology, anatomy or related scientific field; or an Associate degree; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Anesthesia technician experience preferred. Compliance in maintaining BLS and any other annual competencies is mandatory. Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination. Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent).

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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