OR Asst III-Anesthesia Tech

Southcoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan with company e/t

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Job summary

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking an OR Assistant III - Anesthesia Tech to support perioperative services. The role involves handling, cleaning and maintaining perioperative and anesthesia equipment, and assisting nursing staff.

This 24-hour shift with on-call rotations (weeknights, weekends and holidays) requires a high school diploma, one year of clinical hospital experience, and CPR/BLS certification. Vaccination per policy is required or exemption granted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to perioperative settings required.
• Minimum one year related work experience required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or equivalent knowledge and experience required.
• Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist perioperative and anesthesia teams in daily operations.
• Handle, clean, and maintain perioperative, endoscopy and anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Support nursing personnel in patient care within assigned areas.
• Perform ORA duties including on-call as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented OR Asst III-Anesthesia Tech

Hours:24hrs

Shift: Day shift with on-call rotation (weeknights, weekends and holiday); 6:30am - 3:00pm

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position reports to the Manager, OR Service Group or Manager, Outpatient Surgery Center or Designee, perform a variety of duties in support of the Perioperative Services, Anesthesia, ASU, OB, Cath Lab and Interventional locations including but not limited to handling, cleaning and maintenance of perioperative, endoscopy and anesthesia equipment and supplies, assisting perioperative and anesthesia team. Assist nursing personnel in providing patient care and related duties within assigned areas. Perform ORA duties including on-call as needed or required.

• Equal to completion of four years of high school.
• One-year clinical experience in an accredited hospital with preferred OR experience or a Certified Nursing Assistant or the equivalent knowledge and experience required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology as related to the perioperative setting is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year related work experience is required..
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or equivalent knowledge and experience required.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.