What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Technician - AFCH position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 100% FTE day/evening shift. Monday - Friday between the hours of 2:15pm - 10:45pm. Weekend shift required hours would be scheduled 7:00am - 7:30pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
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We are seeking an Anesthesia Technician to:
- Assist the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures in the Inpatient Operating Room and all off-site locations.
- Check and supply anesthesia carts and machines, replace anesthesia gas tanks, disassemble used anesthesia equipment, disinfect machines, and supply carts, replace used products and prepare transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
- Assist with the preparation of anesthesia supplies both preoperatively and post operatively by cleaning, maintaining, packaging, ordering, and inventorying of anesthesia supplies.
- Demonstrate trust, respect, honesty, and caring attitudes with patients/families and other members of the health care team.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- Associate's Degree as Anesthesia Technologist Preferred
- 1 year of experience in a medical setting Preferred
- Basic Life Support/CPR or obtained within 180 Days Required
American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
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