Anesthesiology Technician 2

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake Anesthesiology Department is seeking an Anesthesiology Technician to assist in preparing patients for surgical procedures, monitor vital signs, and support anesthesia equipment management.

Candidates with EMT or Paramedic backgrounds are encouraged; MA-Phlebotomy certification must be obtained within three months. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, blood sampling, and infection control.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Biomedical Electronics or two years of post-secondary education in sciences with electronics experience.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.
• Must obtain MA-Phlebotomy certification within first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot anesthesia-related equipment (blood pressure monitors, EKGs/EEGs, clinical analyzers).
• Obtain blood samples and provide blood parameters as directed; MA-Phlebotomy certification required within three months.
• Disinfect anesthesia equipment at required levels (low/high).
• Provide related duties to support Anesthesia Services.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in Biomedical Electronics

Two years of post-secondary education in sciences

One year electronics service/repair experience

Two years experience as Anesthesiology Technician I / Paramedic

Job description

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Anesthesiology Department

has an outstanding opportunity for an Anesthesiology Technician.

WORK SCHEDULE

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Assist the operating room physician in preparing patients for surgical operations and procedures
• Examine patient vital signs, gather data from monitors, assist physicians in the operation and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and devices
• Patient age groups include newborn, infant, pediatric, and adults

Competitive candidates will have a strong patient care background such as EMT or Paramedic training.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot equipment used for patient care and monitoring that is related to anesthesia. Equipment includes blood pressure monitors, EKG's/EEG's, and clinical analyzers.
• Obtain blood samples and provide blood parameters to medical staff as directed. (This requires acquiring a MA-Phlebotomy certification from the State of Washington within the first three months of employment. This certification is required to perform expected and necessary duties of an Anesthesia Technician at UWMC.)
• Low-level and high-level disinfection of all anesthesia equipment.
• Related duties as trained and required to support Anesthesia Services.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Associate of Arts Degree in Biomedical Electronics; OR two years of post-secondary education/training with emphasis in the sciences and one year of work experience in electronics service, maintenance and repair; OR two years of experience as an Anesthesiology Technician I, Paramedic, Laboratory Technician, or equivalent.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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