Anesthesia Technician - Operating Room Anesthesia Techs

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Discount 75%

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health–Hershey Medical Center is seeking an Anesthesia Technologist to prepare instruments, equipment and supplies for anesthetic procedures. You will assist the Anesthesiologist/CRNA with invasive monitoring setup and patient transportation in a busy surgical environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring readiness of monitors, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting a cohesive anesthesia team to deliver safe and efficient care for patients across the perioperative continuum.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of advanced procedure-based patient care with medical equipment experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic mathematics skills required.
• Leadership and customer service skills required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 500 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk 100% of the workday.
• Must pass a written and skills demonstration (hands on) test with a minimum score of 80%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies for anesthetic procedures.
• Assist anesthesia professionals with invasive monitoring insertion and patient transportation.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:varied

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

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 QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of advanced procedure based patient care along with technical experience and/or background with medical equipment required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic mathematics skills required.
• Leadership and customer service skills required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 500 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk 100% of the workday.
• Must pass a written and skills demonstration (hands on) test with a minimum score of 80%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR certification and ACLS candidate preferred.

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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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.