What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Assistant (1+ yr exp as EMT/Dental Asst required) position at Ambulatory Anesthesia Associates?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Anesthesia Assistant to support our physicians in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will assist the anesthesiologist with sedation in a dental setting ensuring patient safety. This role is crucial in ensuring that our operations run smoothly. We administer anesthesia to multi-specialty practices with different patient populations including oral surgery, pediatrics, and special needs. Travel to different dental offices around the Pittsburgh area is required. MUST work well in a fast paced environment and under stress.
Duties
- Assist with offsite anesthesia cases in a dental setting.
- Maintains anesthesia supplies by establishing inventory on an as needed basis.
- Participate in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.
- Supports the anesthesia provider by setting up anesthesia equipment, setting up IVs, oxygen tanks, tape, and setting up room per anesthesia checklist.
- Assist with IV access placement and removal.
- Assist with difficult airway management (nasopharyngeal airway placement, oropharyngeal airways, and airway maneuvers to ensure ventilation).
- Transport patients to and from operative rooms to recovery via assisted walking and wheelchairs.
- Manage care of patients in recovery until discharge.
Requirements
- 1 year of anesthesia tech, paramedic/EMT, critical care, or related experience.
- Travel to dental offices around the Pittsburgh area.
- Experience working with pediatrics a plus.
- Works well under stress.
- Critical thinking.
Join us in making a difference in patient care by applying your skills as an Assistant in our esteemed healthcare facility.
Licensure and Certifications
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- ACLS, PALS
- BLS minimum
- One of the following: EMT/Paramedic/Anesthesia Tech
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- EMT/Anes Tech/Dental Asst: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15220 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $27