Anesthesia Technician I - Per Diem

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a per diem Anesthesia Technician responsible for maintaining anesthesia workrooms and assisting anesthesia providers in patient care. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of relevant experience in an acute care environment, demonstrating strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience in an acute care setting.
• Ability to gather and interpret routine data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, maintaining, and stocking anesthesia equipment.
• Assisting anesthesia providers with patient care.
• Preparing IV solutions and anesthesia machines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

This Anesthesia Technician - Per Diem will be responsible for:

• Cleaning, maintaining, and stocking the anesthesia workroom and equipment in all operating rooms and satellite anesthetizing locations.
• Assisting the anesthesia provider in the safe and efficient care of patients receiving anesthesia
• Providing specialized equipment to assist anesthesia staff when appropriate
• Preparing anesthesia machines and carts for use the following day
• Assembling and preparing intravenous (IV) solutions for the anesthesia provider
• Working with perioperative team to ensure prompt OR turnover
• Assisting with difficult airway management by providing equipment needs such as video laryngoscope and fiberoptic intubation cart
• Preparing age appropriate anesthesia equipment, monitors, and airway support

To qualify, you must have:

• A High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
• 1-2 years of work experience in an acute care setting
• The analytical skills to gather and interpret data in situations in which the information or problems are relatively routine.
• The ability to exchange information on factual matters, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors, and/or hospital employees
• The ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies