Anesthesia Technician - Night Shift

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking an Anesthesia Technician for the night shift. This role supports licensed anesthesia providers in preparing monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems, and assists in assembling and applying necessary equipment.

Responsibilities include technical and supportive patient care tasks to aid attending anesthesiologists, residents and CRNAs across adult to geriatric patients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia providers in preparation and maintenance of monitoring devices and delivery systems.
• Assist in acquisition, preparation, assembly and application of anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Perform technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents and CRNAs.

Skills

Direct patient care

BLS completion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year healthcare experience

Job description

Job Description Summary
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Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Cost Center
CC000267 CHS - Anesthesia (Main)

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Anesthesia Technician - Night Shift reports to the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor. Under limited supervision, the Anesthesia Technician assists licensed anesthesia providers in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and Anesthesia delivery systems. The Anesthesia Technician assists in the acquisition, preparation, assembly, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. This role performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents and CRNAs in performing anesthetic procedures for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics.

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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