Anesthesia Technician

@ Sutter Valley Hospitals
Sutter Valley Hospitalssuttervalleyhospitals.com

Anesthesia Technician

Plaza, ND
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

Sutter Health is a healthcare organization committed to patient care and safety. The Anesthesia Technician role supports anesthesia equipment setup, maintenance, and adheres to regulations at Sutter Roseville Med Center. The position involves night shifts and part-time hours, with benefits and union support.

Requirements

  • Completion of an Anesthesia Technician Course
  • 1 year recent relevant experience
  • Knowledge of anesthesia tools and procedures
  • Ability to interpret technical data
  • Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Qualifications

  • BLS certification
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good organizational skills
  • Understanding of human anatomy
  • Strong communication skills

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center

Position Overview:

Responsible for the set up and calibration of anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for each operation or procedure. Supports the functionality of the department by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma

  • Completion of an Anesthesia Technician Course


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 1 year recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • General knowledge of anesthesia related tools, procedures, views, and equipment.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
  • General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Maintains all anesthesia equipment including ventilators, intubation scopes, laryngoscopes, and physiologic monitors.
  • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
  • Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers.

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

28

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $36.16 to $44.10 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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