Anesthesia Technician I

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an Anesthesia Technician I to support licensed anesthesia providers with monitoring devices and delivery systems. Responsibilities include stocking OR supplies, assembling equipment, and assisting in patient transport to critical areas.

The role requires effective communication in a fast-paced acute care setting. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 1 year of patient care experience; BLS certification must be obtained within 2

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of direct patient care in a healthcare facility or related experience.
• BLS certification required within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed anesthesia providers in preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems.
• Prepare and stock supplies for operating rooms and offsite anesthesia sites.
• Assist in patient transport to and from critical areas and respond to care outside the OR.

Skills

Patient care

Medical equipment handling

Basic life support

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Monitors

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.

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. Work Shift.

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).

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