Anesthesia Technician II

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary

Summary: Works in conjunction with the anesthesiologist and the nurse anesthetist to prepare patients for anesthesia and surgery. Ensures care for equipment utilized. Also responsible for collecting intraoperative shed blood for auto-transfusion. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions

• Cleans, sterilizes and sets up all types of anesthesia equipment.
• Assists anesthesia provider with monitoring, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
• Prepares anesthesia carts and anesthesia machines with appropriate supplies in a timely manner to facilitate room turnover.
• Ensures proper functioning, condition and positioning of anesthesia equipment.
  

Education: Associate's degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials: None
Experience: experience working as an Anesthesia Tech 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Maintains working knowledge of the name and function of all anesthesia equipment.
Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care principles.
Ability to work well under extreme pressure and stress.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)

• Walking Frequently (34-66%)

• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)

• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

• Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

52 Second Avenue

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

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