Anesthesia Technician assists Anesthesiologist by setting-up equipment and preparing medications. Orders, stocks, tests, and maintains anesthesia supplies, medications, and equipment. Being an Anesthesia Technician washes and sterilizes re-usable equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel. Performs safety checks on anesthesia equipment and assists the Anesthesiologist as needed. Additionally, Anesthesia Technician may also be required to complete Anesthesia Technician trainee program. May require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Anesthesia Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Anesthesia Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
We at M Health Fairview are looking for an Anesthesia Technician at Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position would also work at the UMMC East and West Bank Hospitals. This position is 80 hours every two weeks on the Day/Evening shift, for 8 hour (6a-230p) or 10 hour (630a-5p) shifts, and weekend rotations as needed. This job is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, and more. Check out the benefit link here: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.
Are you seeking the opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced medical setting? If so, then the Anesthesiology Unit may be the right place for you!
The Anesthesia Technician operates as part of the anesthesia team by assisting the Anesthesiologist and the CRNA in the administration and maintenance of general and regional anesthesia, by maintaining, calibrating, preparing/set up and troubleshooting various equipment needs, and by stocking and maintaining par levels of all anesthesia supplies. They provide services for surgical procedures and autotransfusion which may include but is not limited to performance of duties and responsibilities as listed below. The anesthesia technician works under the day-to-day direction of the Anesthesiologist, CRNA and/or Charge CRNA.
The Anesthesia Tech also assists the Anesthesiologist and nursing staff with hemodynamic monitoring during placement of central lines, maintenance of lines in PACU/ICU and assists in transporting patients with invasive lines to and from OR. Additionally, they assist with invasive line placement, non-invasive monitoring devices and equipment set up, and regional nerve blocks.
The Anesthesia Tech cleans all technical equipment used at end of each case/procedure, prepares equipment for next case/procedure, including the initial cleaning and safe transport of TEE and Fiberoptic bronchoscope. They will also display accurate knowledge of infection control principles, policies, and procedures, including work order requests to repair, maintain, and store equipment.
Completes other duties as assigned.