OR Anesthesia Technician - Full Time

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare in Appleton, WI is hiring an Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesiologists and CRNAs in preparing and maintaining anesthesia delivery systems.

Shifts vary (5:30-2p, 6-2:30p, 8-4:30p, 9-5:30p, 12-8:30p) with 32 hours weekly and 0.8 FTE; overtime exempt. The role requires a high school diploma and BLS certification, with opportunities to grow in perioperative services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia provider in delivery of anesthesia care.
• Sets up and maintains anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Supports anesthetic delivery during induction, emergence, and crises.
• Prepares and sanitizes OR rooms with required supplies.
• Cleans and restocks anesthesia equipment between cases.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary : The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists in the preparation and maintenance of anesthesia monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems. Assists in the management of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia and support of clinical delivery of anesthesia.

Job Description

SCHEDULE: Shifts are variable: 5:30-2p, 6-2:30p, 8-4:30p, 9-5:30p, and 12-8:30p Call coverage 1 night per week & every 4th weekend Holiday call required 1-2 times per year Call has a 30 minute response time

UNIT DETAILS (Operating Room)

Perioperative services is a challenging and unique area of medicine and is a little known area of nursing where we have the opportunity to care for patients at their most vulnerable. Surgery is a fast paced, technologically advanced, challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to work side by side with exceptionally skilled and caring professionals including nurses, surgical technologists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists in a team environment to provide exceptional care to all who move through surgery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists anesthesia provider in delivery of anesthesia care including the setup of required and anticipated supplies and equipment, and maintenance and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment.
• Supports anesthetic delivery during critical events including induction, emergence, and crises situations (i.e., transfusion reactions, difficult airway, and fluid resuscitation).
• Prepares and sets up rooms in locations throughout the facility with required anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Cleans anesthesia equipment between cases and restocks anesthesia supplies as necessary.
• Conducts routine and periodic maintenance of anesthesia equipment, and reports defective equipment to Biomed while also informing the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Scheduled FTE: 0.8 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's third largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”.

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.