Tech Anesthesia II | UF North | Full-Time | Days

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 30,307,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health North is seeking an Anesthesia Technician II to provide essential technical support to CRNAs and Anesthesiologists in a busy perioperative setting. The role covers pediatric to geriatric patients, focusing on delivering safe, efficient anesthesia care and maintaining equipment and supplies.

The position is full-time and located in Jacksonville, FL. Required education includes a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; preferred ATT and ACLS.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Preferred: ATT certification and ACLS.
• Experience: Less than 1 year in health care.
• Preferred: 1 year Anesthesia Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia with difficult intubations, use of flexible scopes, regional blocks, induction of anesthesia and wake-up.
• Support efficiency: on-time first case starts and room turnover.
• Maintain and operate Cell Saver in surgical cases.
• Maintain inventory of anesthesia meds, IV solutions, inhalation agents and supplies; stock carts.
• Troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and maintain devices.
• Set up invasive monitoring equipment.
• Provide patient-centered care and adhere to BEST behaviors for patient/family satisfaction.
• Follow infection control practices and PPE usage.
• Adhere to staffing, attendance, on-call, overtime, holidays, and disaster response policies.
• Adhere to attire, time/attendance, electronics, parking policies.
• Pursue continuing education and certifications; attend safety trainings and meetings.
• Participate in peer interviewing and peer reviews; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Inventory management

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health North

15255 Max Leggett Pkwy Jacksonville, FL 32218

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00am-5:30pm

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

The Anesthesia Technician II is a member of the Anesthesia department who provides technical support to the CRNA and/or Anesthesiologist in order to facilitate the delivery of safe and efficient anesthesia. The Anesthesia Technician II delivers care to patients of all ages, striving toward improving the performance of clinical activities during selected periods of the Perioperative experience under the direct supervision of the CRNA or Anesthesiologist.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia with difficult intubations, use of flexible scopes, use of TEE, regional blocks, and induction of anesthesia and wake-up of patients.
• Actively performs tasks that support as well as adherence to efficiency expectations of the unit to include but not limited to on-time first case starts and room turnover times.
• Maintains and operates Cell Saver in surgical cases.
• Maintains constant inventory of anesthesia medications, intravenous solutions, inhalation agents and anesthesia supplies. Maintains difficult intubations carts, Trauma carts, malignant hyperthermia cart, block carts and pediatric carts are stocked and cleaned per established policy.
• Maintains and troubleshoots problems with anesthesia equipment and maintains all equipment.
• Sets up invasive monitoring equipment for line placement.
• Provides patient centered care and demonstrated BEST must have behaviors to achieve a high level of patient/family satisfaction such as: AIDET, communication with family during perioperative phase, managing up, etc.
• Follows correct infection control practices including, but not limited to correct wearing of surgical attire and use of PPE, hand washing practices and scrub practices.
• Ensures effective and safe care for patients by complying with organizational staffing and scheduling guidelines such as: attendance, floating, mandatory overtime, on-call, holiday coverage and disaster response.
• Adheres to all organizational polices to include but not limited to: attire, time and attendance, cell phone, electronic media, social media, and parking.
• Proactively maintains current certifications and competencies. Participates in continuing education.
• Attends required safety training programs, weekly meetings and in-services.
• Participates in peer interviewing and peer reviews as requested.
• Performs all other duties as assigned within job specifications.

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Required Licensure/Certifications: BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Certification as A.T.T. & ACLS.

Required Experience: Less than 1 (one) year health care experience

Preferred Experience: One (1) year Anesthesia Technician experience

Necessary Skills:

• Communication and relationship skills, visual and hearing acuity, highly organized and self-directed.
• Knowledge of anesthesia machines and accessory equipment.
• Knowledge of ordering and maintaining inventory with special eye toward fiscal responsibility.
• Must have basic patient care associate knowledge, appropriate to all age groups.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures and techniques resulting from departmental or organization change.
• Adapts quickly and easily to change and adjusted behavior and approach to work when necessary to achieve goals.

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.