Anesthesia Technician, Per Diem, Days

jeffersonhealth; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Associates in Healthcare, Inc. (d/b/a Jefferson Community Physicians) seeks an anesthesia technician to support operating rooms across facilities.

You will maintain anesthesia machines, drugs, and supplies, prep equipment for procedures, and assist anesthesia clinicians to ensure safe patient care. The role requires familiarity with disinfection protocols, quick response to requests, and ability to work with various devices such as fiber optic scopes and monitoring equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED diploma or equivalent completion and certification through an accredited program.
• BLS certification as per organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain anesthesia equipment to optimal condition and ensure readiness for cases and coordinate repairs.
• Prepare equipment and supplies per case and age-related specifications.
• Assist anesthesia clinicians and manage supplies and clerical tasks to support department operations.
• Perform Point of Care Testing and operate devices such as glucometer and iSTAT as applicable.
• Troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and respond to requests promptly.
• Assist with patient transport and mentor new anesthesia technicians.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Fiber optic scopes

TEE scopes

Glidescopes

Job description

Job Details

Performs various technical and supportive duties under the supervision of anesthesia personnel. Maintains each OR site with appropriate anesthesia machines, drugs, and supplies; monitors patient equipment and cleans and disinfects routine anesthesia workstations and equipment. Assists anesthesia personnel as needed to provide efficient and safe patient care.

Job Description

Summary

Performs various technical and supportive duties under the supervision of anesthesia personnel. Maintains each OR site with appropriate anesthesia machines, drugs, and supplies; monitors patient equipment and cleans and disinfects routine anesthesia workstations and equipment. Assists anesthesia personnel as needed to provide efficient and safe patient care.

Job Duties

• Maintains anesthesia equipment to optimal condition and functioning to facilitate organized, safe, and efficient care and follows up with anesthesia provider and biomed as necessary. Coordinates the removal of unworking equipment and notifies biomed or appropriate vendor for repair.
• Prepares equipment and supplies on a daily basis to ensure readiness for use and does so with case and age-related specifications. Prepares and assembles necessary equipment for intravenous and invasive lines based on OR schedule and as requested.
• Assists anesthesia clinicians in preparation of environment and patients for all surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures and during all phases of anesthesia care when requested. Provides designated supply management and clerical functions to support operations in the department with proficiency with all applicable software/programs. Is proficient in disinfecting protocols especially with specific equipment such as fiberoptic scopes, TEE scopes, glidescopes, etc. where applicable.
• Carries a means of communication while working to ensure reachability throughout the work day and for urgent needs at all times (cell phone, walkie talkie, etc.). Handles and delivers lab specimens and blood products as assigned and appropriate. Supports and contributes to institution/department initiatives such as cost-saving and efficiency measures as well as Quality Improvement.
• Cleans and maintains supplies and equipment in a neat and organized manner in anesthesia workrooms. Assists with patient transport when and where appropriate. Travels between facilities as assigned for the performance of duties if necessary. Mentors and helps onboard new anesthesia technicians when assigned.
• Point of Care Testing - performs daily quality controls, maintains proficiency, and runs specimens on the various POC devices for the anesthesia department where applicable (glucometer, hemacue, iSTAT, Signature Elite (ACT), GEM, TEG, and other related devices). Sets up and/or runs various patient care equipment as needed (Fiber optic scope, Belmont, rapid infuser, cell saver, jet ventilators, and other related equipment).
• Able to troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and monitors. Responds to requests for assistance from anesthesia providers in a timely manner. Takes call when applicable. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED Diploma or equivalent completion and certification through an accredited program American society of anesthesia technicians and technologists perferred

Additional Qualifications

BLS based on organizational requirements

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: 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.

Salary Range

$18.66 to $26.60 Hourly The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular Employee Entity

Methodist Associates in Healthcare, Inc. (d/b/a Jefferson Community Physicians)

Primary Location Address 445 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

National Coverage

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and