Anesthesia Technician LGH

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation

Shift pay

On-call incentives

Paid time off

Health benefits

Annual increases

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital seeks an anesthesia support professional to set up monitoring equipment and assist in the operating room. The role requires attention to detail, strong customer service, and basic computer skills.

Shifts run 0630-1500, Monday-Thursday, with one or two weekends per year and one holiday on call. Schedule is full-time, 32 hours per week, with benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up monitoring equipment in the operating room and prepare anesthesia carts and supplies.
• Assist with insertion of arterial lines, central venous catheters, and airway equipment as directed.
• Calibrate monitoring systems and ensure patient data reads accurately.
• Transfer patients to and from the OR and maintain equipment in safe working condition.
• Follow department policies and demonstrate age-appropriate patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Department:

37713 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Anesthesiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

0630-1500 Monday-Thursday. One or two weekends a year are required. One holiday on call per year is required.

Pay Range:

$20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities:

Sets up monitoring equipment in the operating room. This includes the operating table, autotransfusion system, electrocardiograph (ECG) and temperature cables, hyper/hypothermia blanket, medication and pressure manifolds, rapid infusion warmer, recorders, defibrillators, the patient monitoring system, and transesophageal echocardiography imaging unit (TEE) machines. During surgical procedures, assists in the insertion of arterial pressure lines, central venous and Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, draws arterial and/or venous blood samples for diagnostic testing, checks ventilators for proper operating efficiency, operates monitor and recording systems, and identifies the various types of intubation blades and fiberoptic bronchoscopes as well as any other special equipment or supplies required for difficult intubation. Calibrates all pressures and recording systems within the patient monitoring system to ensure and maintain precise readings. Assists in transfers of patients to and from the operating room, collects all data sheets and transports them with the patient, and establishes ECG and pressure monitoring at the destination. Cleans all non-disposable equipment after each procedure, performs daily maintenance checks and stocks equipment. Moves anesthesia equipment to proper surgical suite; checks equipment to verify proper connections, gases turned off, etc. Maintains adequate supply of proper equipment such as: needles, syringes, air-ways, endotracheal tube (ET) tubes, scopes and blade, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff and other necessary items in anesthesia carts. Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions or failures and takes all necessary steps to promptly return the equipment to a safe and reliable operating condition, using backup equipment when necessary. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

Typically requires 1 year of experience in a surgical, medical or related healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Basic computer proficiency.

Certification Addendum

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to chemical and radiation hazards and as a result protective clothing must be worn as necessary. Must stand the majority of the workday, as well as sit, walk, and lift throughout. Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Working atmosphere may contain fumes and odors from Operating Room (OR).

Our Commitment to You:

• Compensation
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits suc