Anesthesia Technician - Operating Room

Penn State Health; Enola, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the anesthesia team in preparing instruments and supplies for procedures. You will assist the Anesthesiologist/CRNA with monitoring and transport of high-risk patients, ensuring equipment readiness and safety throughout the perioperative process.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of related experience, and BLS certification prior to orientation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
• One year of related experience is required.
• BLS certification is required prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, equipment and supplies for anesthesia procedures.
• Assist anesthesiologist/CRNA with invasive monitoring insertion and patient transport.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Responsible to prepare appropriate instruments, equipment and supplies for the administration of each type of anesthetic procedure. Assist the Anesthesiologist/CRNA in the insertion of invasive monitoring such as arterial lines, CVP, swan/ganz and ICP, induction and transportation of monitored/high-risk patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• One (1) year of related experience required.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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