Anesthesia Technician: OR Prep & Patient Care

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the Anesthesia Care Team in the operating room. You will help prepare equipment, stock supplies, and assist during procedures to facilitate safe, efficient patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, and relevant experience or program training. Penn Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits program and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years' Experience, if not a graduate of an Anesthesia Technician program or Certified Technician/Technologist (Preferred)
• Graduate of an Anesthesia Technician program or related program (Preferred)
• CPR (Required)
• Certified Anesthesia Technician (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide service where needed for the Anesthesia clinical provider.
• Sets up OR for demanding cases including: preparation of laryngoscope and intubation equipment, preparation and labeling of blank syringes, IV bag and tubing set-up, and set-up of IV warming devices.
• Perform quality control tests for point of care testing.
• Responsible for supply and inventory of equipment, such as reporting equipment in need of repair.
• Assists in preparation and draping of patient for invasive monitoring/ Procedures by the Anesthesia clinical provider. This includes but is not limited to the retrieval of non-narcotics and blood products.
• Assists Anesthesia clinical provider with volume infusions as directed during intraoperative volume resuscitations.

Skills

CPR

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Experience if no program graduate

Graduate of anesthesia tech program

Job description

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support the Anesthesia Care Team in the operating room. You will help prepare equipment, stock supplies, and assist during procedures to facilitate safe, efficient patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, and relevant experience or program training. Penn Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits program and an inclusive work environment.