MMV-Anesthesia Technician

Montefiore Health System; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to support surgical/procedural cases by preparing and maintaining patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during, and after anesthesia care.

You will assist with blood specimen collection, line insertions, and monitoring device setup; 2 years OR experience and ASATT certification are required or eligible.

Qualifications

• 2 years current Anesthesia/Operating Room experience required.
• Knowledge of setting up all anesthesia/monitoring equipment required.
• Experience in multi-specialty OR/L&D/endocarp and other anesthetizing locations throughout the hospital required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery system before, during, and after anesthesia care.
• Obtain required blood specimens, insertion of lines, and other monitoring devices.

Skills

Anesthesia/OR experience

Equipment setup

Independent work

Medical terminology

Crisis management

Education

High School diploma

BLS within 6 months

ASATT certification or eligible

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Monitoring equipment

Bio engineering liaison

Computer knowledge

Job description

City/State:

Mount Vernon, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

MMV - OR AND PACU

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours:

6 AM-2:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$38.16

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Job Summary

The technician provides support for surgical/procedural cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery system before, during, and after anesthesia care. He/she will obtain required blood specimens, insertion of lines, and other monitoring devices.

Qualifications

• 2 years current Anesthesia /Operating Room experience required
• Knowledge of setting up all anesthesia / monitoring equipment required
• Experience in multi-specialty OR/L&D/endocarp and other anesthetizing locations throughout the hospital required
• Ability to lift 40 lbs Required.
• Able to work well independently and as part of the Anesthesia / Operating Room team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Knowledge of setting up and maintaining all Anes equipment in collaboration with Bio engineering.
• Computer knowledge Required
• High School diploma required
• Familiar with the basics of sterile techniques to utilize appropriate precautions when providing care to patients in isolation as well as control of environmental contamination. Maintains universal precautions in all patient care activities required.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics and demonstrates ability to handle crisis situations in a prompt, calm, professional manner
• Basic life support (BLS) card or obtain in 6 months of hire.
• Certified ASATT or certified eligible Anesthesia Technician required
• Experience Anesthesia Technician required
• OHS Fit Test
• OHS Annual Assessment

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.