Anesthesia Technician - Night Shift

musc; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Anesthesia Technician for the night shift to support anesthesia providers with monitoring devices and delivery systems across all ages.

You will assemble and apply equipment for anesthesia and assist in procedures, ensuring patient safety and smooth operations in a busy OR environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare facility or related healthcare experience.
• Anesthesia technician experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed anesthesia providers in preparation and maintenance of monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems.
• Assist in acquisition, preparation, assembly, and application of equipment and supplies for anesthesia.
• Support anesthesia procedures for patients from infancy to geriatrics.
• Maintain compliance with BLS and related annual competencies.

Skills

Direct patient care

Anesthesia equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

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!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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