OR Anesthesia Technician
2 months ago
Job Description
: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
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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Scheduled FTE:
0.8
Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin
Overtime Exempt:
No