Anesthesia Technician/OR Aide

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Hospital Support Technician to assist in the anesthesia workroom. You will stock anesthesia carts, prepare IVs and invasive lines, and set up rooms for procedures, contributing to efficient operating room turnover.

The role emphasizes maintaining cleanliness of anesthesia equipment, managing supply closets, and supporting offsite procedure equipment tracking. A strong foundation in medical terminology and BLS is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of medical terminology required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - State of Pennsylvania required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with room turnovers and restocking of anesthesia supplies.
• Clean and check anesthesia equipment and prepare IVs and lines as needed.
• Track and manage anesthesia equipment and supplies to prevent loss; ensure rooms are ready for procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward‑thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Handles staffing needs regarding anesthesia gas machines and monitoring equipment and non-controlled medications. Stocks the anesthesia workroom, anesthesia carts, non-controlled medications, and anesthesia supply closets and prepares IVs, invasive lines, and sets up rooms.

Job Duties

• Assists with room turnovers, collection of used equipment, cleaning of equipment, and restocking.
• Checks for cleanliness of anesthesia equipment and cleans as necessary.
• Collects used/dirty equipment and discards disposables prior to the completion of day.
• Distributes equipment to the appropriate area for decontamination and sterilization.
• Monitors inventory of equipment and ensures equipment is returned to the OR after transport of the patient.
• Assists with the tracking of equipment used in offsite procedures to reduce equipment loss.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

Medical technology training. Experience working in a hospital setting.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Schedule & Location

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 700 E Broad St
• Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: LVH-H AFSCME
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm rotation to 6:45am-3:15pm during vacations
• Department: 1017-00059
• Operating Room

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

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LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.