What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Anesthesia Associate position at Catholic Health?
Operating Room Anesthesia Associate
St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.
St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.
The OR Anesthesia Associate is responsible for assisting Anesthesia and OR staff with services and tasks during patient procedures.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of supplies and equipment, including Central Line carts and monitors
- Prepares sterile trays
- Maintains patient monitoring in the OR
- Stocks supplies
- Obtains blood specimen collection from invasive lines
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED
- BLS Certification
- Knowledge of hospital, federal, and state patient safety, infection control regulations and guidelines
- 1-2 years recent related experience preferred: such as OR Tech, PCA or Medical Assistant
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Excellent communication skills, able to work as a team with members of OR
- Able to stand, bend, move equipment and be on feet for prolonged period of time
- Able to work on call, weekend rotations and holidays as needed
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.