Anesthesia Technician - Oconomowoc Memorial 1.0 FTE Days

ProHealth Care; Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider as an Anesthesia Tech, where you will play a vital role in supporting anesthesia procedures in a state-of-the-art operating room. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgeries. With a focus on professional growth and community engagement, you will be part of a culture that values teamwork and excellence. Enjoy a rewarding career with robust benefits, including generous PTO, insurance options, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Choices in insurance

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Immediate 401K match

Discounted tickets to events

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; anesthesia tech or EMT experience preferred.
• BLS and PALS certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN and physician in anesthesia procedures in the operating room.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in anesthesia work areas.
• Prepare and calibrate anesthesia equipment for procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment knowledge

Emergency situation management

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of anesthesia agents

BLS and PALS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Anesthesia tech or surgical tech program completion

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Oximeter

Job description

Location: Oconomowoc

Job Type: Days - 1st Shift

Weekly Hours: 40

At Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, we perform procedures including General/vascular, Orthopedics, Urology, GYN, and ophthalmology. Our 8 operating rooms, freshly renovated in May 2020, include new system integration for more efficient flow during surgery.

As an Orthopedic Center of Excellence, we provide an array of orthopedic procedures including same-day discharge procedures for total joints.

Schedule: 0600-0630/1630-1700, Mon-Fri, No on-call, no weekends, no holidays.

Why Join ProHealth Care:

• Engaging and community-focused culture.
• Opportunity for professional career growth.
• Robust benefits including: Generous PTO; Choices in insurance; HSA; Tuition reimbursement; immediate 401K match; discounted tickets to various entertainment, social, and sporting events.

What You Will Do:

In the Operating Room, the Anesthesia Tech assists the RN and/or physician as an integral team member in the full spectrum of procedures requiring anesthesia intervention.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Maintains cleanliness, readiness, organization, and stock levels in the anesthesia workroom, all anesthesia workstations, and ORs, which includes restocking of anesthesia Med carts.
• Prepares and assembles equipment necessary for invasive procedures, and assists Anesthesiologist as needed.
• Activates anesthesia machines daily, completing leak tests, able to calibrate oximeter on anesthesia machines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency situations and difficult airway equipment.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care in a cost-effective environment.
• Has working knowledge of anesthesia agents, reversal agents, analgesics, and anti-emetics.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a program for anesthesia tech, surgical tech or previous anesthesia tech or EMT experience preferred.
• Cell Saver Competency.
• BLS through AHA and PALS.

About Us:

Surgical Services embraces a collaborative approach for treating a patient’s injury or illness. Care is delivered by our skilled clinical team and integrated ancillary support team; which provides all levels of clinical assistance maintaining a high quality of care and patient safety.

The Surgical Services arena encompasses Orthopedics, General & Vascular, Gynecology, Podiatry, Urology, and Ophthalmology surgical procedures. The Day Surgery department is an outpatient surgical unit that provides care before and after surgery, heart catheterization procedures, radiology procedures, and GI procedures.

ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial is certified by The Joint Commission as a Joint Replacement Center of Excellence. ProHealth Care has been the health care leader in Waukesha County and surrounding areas for the past century, providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services.

ProHealth Care, one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, offers work that is challenging and rewarding. The organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our patients and their families and treats each individual with respect.

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people.