Anesthesia Technician, Pateiwood, PRN, Day

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to transforming patient care. In this vital role, you will support the anesthesia care team by maintaining equipment, managing supplies, and assisting with patient care responsibilities. Your proactive approach will ensure a smooth workflow in the operating room, allowing practitioners to focus on delivering exceptional care. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a compassionate team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred coursework in Anesthesia Technician.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Assists anesthesia practitioners and responds to emergencies.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the OR.

Skills

Anesthesia equipment maintenance

Inventory management

Problem-solving

Patient care assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job related coursework (Anesthesia Technician)

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides support to the anesthesia care team to assist with patient care responsibilities to include anesthesia equipment cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting, cleaning and turnover of ORs, and supply management in coordination with materials management.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Cleans and maintains anesthesia carts, machines, and other equipment inclusive of but not limited to fiberoptic bronchoscopes and laryngoscopes located in the department.

• Stocks supplies and responds to inventory management by informing supervisor or designee if supplies are inappropriate.May initiate resolution in emergency.

• Responds to needs of anesthesia practitioners as needed for supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc.Responds to emergency call to any OR.

• Sterilizes or high level disinfects equipment such as laryngoscope blades and handles, fiberoptic bronchoscopes or other equipment as needed for patient use.Initiates action for repair as needed with Clinical Engineering.Troubleshoots equipment prior to request for repair.

• Assist to turn rooms by assisting with cleanup and initiating set up of supplies for next case while staff are taking patients to the recovery area.

• Problem solves and prioritizes work.Is proactive in avoiding last minute needs by anticipating work and needs of practitioners and patients.

• Maintains environment in a clean and orderly fashion.Keeps trash, linen, and supplies in proper locations.

• Assists as needed to care for patients regardless of department assignment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma / highest degree earned

• Experience - No experience required. Job related course work beyond High School, up to 12 months (Anesthesia Technician) preferred

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices

Facility

1046 Patewood Hospital

Department

10437310 Anesthesia-POC

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