Anesthesiology Technician 2 (Days)

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine in Seattle is seeking an Anesthesiology Technician 2 to support the operating room team. You will assist the physician, monitor vital signs, and help operate anesthesia equipment during procedures.

The role requires an Associate of Arts in Biomedical Electronics or equivalent education with science and electronics experience; you must obtain MA-Phlebotomy certification within three months. This full-time day-shift position offers steady work in a busy hospital.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Biomedical Electronics or equivalent science-focused education with electronics maintenance experience.
• Two years of post-secondary education/training in sciences plus one year in electronics service/maintenance/repair.
• Two years of experience as Anesthesiology Technician I, Paramedic, Laboratory Technician, or equivalent.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications where licensing is not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot anesthesia-related equipment (BP monitors, EKG/EEG, analyzers).
• Obtain blood samples and provide blood parameters; MA-Phlebotomy certification within 3 months of employment.
• Low- and high-level disinfection of anesthesia equipment.
• Support Anesthesia Services as trained.

Skills

EMT background

Patient care experience

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in Biomedical Electronics

Two years of post-secondary education/training with emphasis in the sciences and one year of work experience in electronics service, maintenance and repair

Two years of experience as Anesthesiology Technician I, Paramedic, Laboratory Technician, or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Anesthesiology Technician 2.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-Time / 40 hours per week
• Day Shift

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
• Observe patients post-procedure
• 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.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $31.59 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $49.48 hourly

Benefits:

Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

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.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.