What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Tech position at Carondelet St. Marys Hospital?
Overview
Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet St. Marys Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Carondelet St. Marys Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Position Summary
Assists licensed anesthesia provider with duties related to the care and monitoring of patients and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Cleans, sterilizes and sets up anesthesia equipment.
- Assists anesthesia provider with patient assessment, monitoring, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
- Provides daily maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots malfunctions.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Works in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored. Replenishes medications into various carts/boxes, or kits for anesthesia use. Drugs must be available in the proper dosages and the intravenous therapy supplies and equipment must be readied.
- Prepares and assembles transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive pressure monitoring as necessary or requested. Assists anesthesia provider as requested in preparation and draping of patient. Assists and anticipates needs of anesthesia provider in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, regional anesthesia.
- Sets up OR for cases according to licensing restrictions which, may include the following: Preparation IV solution and tubing set-up and IV warming devices, Rapid infuser. Cleans and organizes anesthesia workroom and medication room. Report malfunctioning equipment to Biomed and management. Complete ERS as needed. Ensures there is no reuse (re-cleaning or re-sterilization) or reprocessing of any medical equipment/product/supply/device that is labeled single-use and/or disposable.
- Troubleshoots errors and performs quality assurance checks. Participates in training new staff. Acts as a resource for perioperative area regarding anesthesia department processes. Facilitates learning and provides teaching opportunities for anesthesia related processes.
Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
- Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years previous experience as Anesthesia Tech, PCT, Surgical Services or the like.
- Knowledge of hospital environment.
- Licensure/Certifications: Certification A.T. (Certified Anesthesia Technician)
- Preferred requirements:
- Licensure/Certifications: Certification ACLS
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Organization Description
St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!
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