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The Anesthesia Assistant supports the anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists by the preparation and set up of appropriate equipment and supplies for each surgical case. This includes connecting monitoring lines preparing infusion sets, applying to the patient, and operating all common physiological monitors and drawing arterial blood gas and other blood specimens. Able to operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of technical equipment used in the operating room. In the operation of activated coagulation time the incumbent must be able to apply several specialized tests to analyze blood clotting in patients undergoing surgery.
Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Experience in the OR and be familiar with OR supplies and the hospital setting.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, asepsis, and ability to apply such skills.
• Basic Life Support Card from American Heart Association required

Licenses And Certifications Preferred

• Certification as an Anesthesia Technician or Technologist.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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