Details
Posted: 03-Jun-22
Location: Enola, Pennsylvania
Salary: Open
Hampden Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Enola
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 0700-1530
JOB SUMMARY:
The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesia team prior to, during, and following patient procedures involving the operating room, endoscopy/bronchoscopy, cesarean sections, etc. The Anesthesia Technician checks and supplies anesthesia carts and machines, checks and replaces anesthesia, gas tanks, disassembles used anesthesia equipment, disinfects machines and supply carts, replaces used products and prepares transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and responds to codes throughout the hospital. This position has significant patient contact while assisting in transport and procedures. This position works collaboratively with Anesthesia, Nursing staff, and other hospital resources. In addition, the anesthesia technician assists with the preparation of anesthesia supplies both preoperatively and post operatively by cleaning, maintaining, packaging, ordering, and inventorying of anesthesia supplies.
Responsibilities for this position include:
Participates as the primary assistant to Anesthesia for procedures in the Operating Room, as well as, Endoscopy, Labor and Delivery, Inpatient, & Pre-op/PACU.
Prepares anesthesia supplies: Preoperative
Ensure anesthesia carts are supplied and machines are in each room prior to the beginning of the surgery schedule and between procedures. Checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks as needed.
Retrieve special anesthesia supplies that are anticipated and/or requested by the person administering the anesthetic before and during surgery.
Prepares complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring. This varies based on location and may include peripheral arterial and pulmonary artery catheter transducers, EKG, pulse oximeter, and nerve simulators.
Ensures monitoring equipment and supplies are ready.
Ensures the anesthesia machine is ready for use including troubleshooting and correcting problems. May perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections including suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders.
May assist in positioning patients for procedures. Intraoperative:
Provide and set up disposable materials needed to collect blood.
Aseptically assemble auto transfusion disposables.
Assist in dressing and securing IVs and Arterial lines.
Assist Anesthesia during intubating and extubating procedures as directed.
Restock all used supplies as needed before/during/after a surgery.
Dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with general operating room P&P concerning biohazardous waste.
Maintain awareness of physiological parameters and baselines of patients during a surgery. Postoperative:
Clean anesthesia equipment in the Operating Room and outside locations following each procedure.
Clean, maintain, and package used anesthesia materials and equipment.
Inventories and orders anesthesia supplies, as needed.
Run errands as requested by anesthesiologists/CRNAs/charge RN/other team members as appropriate to facilitate the preparation and conduct of anesthesia. Perform additional duties as requested by other team members.
Trouble shoot broken equipment and fix as directed by clinical engineering and submit service tickets when needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Strong science background preferred
Current BCLS certification required
Previous direct patient care experience with exposure to patient monitoring modalities preferred (this may include licensed or unlicensed caregivers, and/or individuals technically trained in other areas of patient care)
Minimum 12 months of previous Phlebotomy experience that includes venipuncture, skin puncture, patient preparation and post collection transportation/processing is required if performing blood draws.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
Certification by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians required
Penn State Health Offers an exceptional benefit package including but not limited to:
Generous Paid Time Off and Personal Time
Medical Benefits (No waiting period)
Dental and Vision Benefits
Matching 401K retirement plan
Tuition assistance
If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
