Anesthesia Technician I (Waltham- 20 hours)

Davita Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician. This role involves maintaining anesthesia equipment, assisting with patient care, and ensuring operational readiness of anesthesia machines. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant clinical experience. Join a diverse team dedicated to quality patient care and benefit from competitive compensation.

Benefits

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, maintaining and stocking the anesthesia workroom and equipment.
• Assisting the anesthesia provider in safe patient care.
• Preparing anesthesia machines for use.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Hours of Operation: 6am - 5:30pm Monday-Friday, 20 hours a week, no weekends- shift time(s) are flexible hours

This Anesthesia Technician 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 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 a clinical 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

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.