Anesthesia Technician - Full Time

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Decontaminates anesthesia equipment after surgical cases.
• Restocks anesthesia carts and maintains supplies in anesthesia supply room.
• Assists in the positioning and transferring of patients.
• Maintains anesthesia equipment, to include proper cleaning and minor maintenance.
• Assists with procedures and preparation for procedures.
• Assists with operating room set-up and room turnover between cases.
• Attends mandatory education and maintains competencies as directed by the department.
• Follows the guidelines set forth by regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Maintains all medications and supplies within the expiration date.
• Prepares and assembles necessary equipment, to include transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive pressure monitoring, as needed.
• Assists in preparation and draping of patients for invasive monitoring/procedures by licensed anesthesia providers.
• Assists licensed anesthesia providers with difficult airway equipment.
• Prepares and assembles necessary equipment for regional blocks and interscalene catheter placement.
• Administers local anesthetics for block and catheter placement under direct supervision of the anesthesia provider.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination.

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."