What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Technician position at The Nebraska Medical Center?
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.Shift:Second Shift (United States of America)Shift: Part Time - 3 pm - 1130 pmWhy Nebraska Medicine: Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursementLead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient careForbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American’s top employers and the best employer in NebraskaAssure high quality patient care and service to the perioperative patient by being an integral member of the team by assisting in the provision of optimal diagnostic and therapeutic anesthesia support. Assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. Assure high quality patient care and service to the perioperative patient by being an integral member of the team by assisting in the provision of optimal diagnostic and therapeutic anesthesia support. Assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia.Required Qualifications:Minimum of 18 years of age required.High school education or equivalent required.Based on department needs, completion of a certified nursing assistant program may be required.Currently enrolled as a student pursing a nursing degree or 2 years' experience in direct patient care required.Ability to demonstrate a professional and positive attitude with patients and other health team members required.Ability to maintain a clean, safe, economical patient environment required.Ability to demonstrate age specific competencies required.Utilize highly effective, appropriate, and timely communication skills required.Knowledge of operating room equipment (e.g., ECG and physiologic monitors, bi-spectral index monitors) requiredKnowledge of computers required.Good communication skills required.Experience with patient care equipment/supplies, telecommunication systems, pneumatic tube systems and policy manuals for decontamination and cleaning of medical devices required.Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel required.Experience with EPIC electronic medical record required.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) upon completion of unit orientation required.Preferred Qualifications:Prior hospital experience with perioperative care preferred.Healthcare related degree preferred.Demonstrated extensive knowledge and competencies in operation and troubleshooting of the following equipment (airway, blood bank, invasive blood pressure, all physiologic monitors, bispectral index) preferred.American Society of Anesthesia Technologist and Technicians (ASATT) credentials preferred.Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
Employment Type: Part time
