PRN Anesthesia Tech

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Germantown is hiring an Anesthesia Technician to assist anesthesiologists in the operating room. This part-time position involves preparing anesthesia supplies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, relevant clinical experience, and certification in Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• Clinical healthcare experience (1-3 years) required.
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification mandatory.
• Certified Anesthesia Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to anesthesiologists regarding anesthesia preparation.
• Maintain and ensure readiness of anesthesia equipment.
• Monitor compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Knowledge of OR supplies and equipment

Ability to set-up and calibrate anesthesia equipment

Communication skills

Infection control knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma in Anesthesia Technology, EMT, or Surgical Technology

Job description

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The Anesthesia Tech provides support services to anesthesiologists and registered nurses in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Participates in OR room turnover and performs activities as directed to ensure efficiency and safe patient care in the OR environment. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Provides support to anesthesiologists and registered nurses in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of anesthesia supplies and equipment. Prepares and assembles anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures using sterile technique; performs equipment calibration and checks; sets up special equipment and supplies based on patient needs. Performs daily care and routine maintenance of anesthesia related equipment. Inspects for damage and repair, and reports equipment for repair and safety hazards. Verifies the performance of airway and monitoring equipment for constant readiness. Documents testing of equipment and instruments as required for compliance. Inventories, orders, stocks, and ensures the ready availability of anesthesia equipment and supplies. Maintains a sterile field for anesthesia services. Ensures adherence to the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques. Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures. Performs other job functions as assigned or requested. Education/Formal Training Requirements: Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Preferred
• Technical Degree or Diploma Anesthesia Technology, Emerg Medical Tech (EMT), Surgical Technology, Nursing
• LPN. Work Experience Requirements: Required
• Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital) 1-3 years. Preferred
• Anesthesia Technician 1-3 years. Licenses and Certifications Requirements: Required
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
• American Heart Association. Preferred
• Certified Anesthesia Technician
• American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of OR supplies and equipment, preferably in anesthesia. Ability to set-up and calibrate anesthesia equipment and instrumentation. Demonstrates competency required to operate anesthesia related equipment and supplies and perform the essential functions of the job. Understands the principles and procedures related to infection control and aseptic technique. Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers, physicians and other outside professional staff. Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow. Physical Demands: The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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