Perioperative Anesthesia Tech | Patient Care & Safety

Providence Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Providence Swedish is seeking a Perioperative Support Technologist to assist the Anesthesiologist across departments, manage patient flow, and help ensure patient safety in the perioperative setting. You will set up and maintain life-support equipment, support sterile and isolation areas, and participate in call rotations to provide continuous care.

Required are a Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification within 90 days of hire and BLS; ACLS/PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association required upon hire.
• ACLS and PALS providers preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Anesthesiologist in procedures and patient monitoring.
• Expedite patient flow through perioperative area and ensure safety.
• Set up, operate and maintain specialized life-support equipment.
• Assist in sterile or isolation areas and participate in call rotations for PST.
• Collaborate with anesthesia team and staff to maintain patient and surgeon satisfaction.

Skills

Patient safety

Team coordination

Medical terminology

Education

Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification

National Provider BLS (AHA)

ACLS/PALS (upon hire)

Anesthesia Technician certification (ASATT)

EMT/Paramedic/RT/AT program (preferred)

1 year anesthesia department experience (preferred)

Tools

Life-support equipment knowledge

Job description

Providence Swedish is seeking a Perioperative Support Technologist to assist the Anesthesiologist across departments, manage patient flow, and help ensure patient safety in the perioperative setting. You will set up and maintain life-support equipment, support sterile and isolation areas, and participate in call rotations to provide continuous care.

Required are a Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification within 90 days of hire and BLS; ACLS/PALS are preferred.