Anesthesia Technician

Job Details

Performs various technical and supportive duties under the supervision of anesthesia personnel. Maintains each OR site with appropriate anesthesia machines, drugs, and supplies; monitors patient equipment and cleans and disinfects routine anesthesia workstations and equipment. Assists anesthesia personnel as needed to provide efficient and safe patient care.

Job Description

Summary
Performs various technical and supportive duties under the supervision of anesthesia personnel. Maintains each OR site with appropriate anesthesia machines, drugs, and supplies; monitors patient equipment and cleans and disinfects routine anesthesia workstations and equipment. Assists anesthesia personnel as needed to provide efficient and safe patient care.

Job Duties

• Maintains anesthesia equipment to optimal condition and functioning to facilitate organized, safe, and efficient care and follows up with anesthesia provider and biomed as necessary. Coordinates the removal of unworking equipment and notifies biomed or appropriate vendor for repair.
• Prepares equipment and supplies on a daily basis to ensure readiness for use and does so with case and age-related specifications. Prepares and assembles necessary equipment for intravenous and invasive lines based on OR schedule and as requested.
• Assists anesthesia clinicians in preparation of environment and patients for all surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures and during all phases of anesthesia care when requested. Provides designated supply management and clerical functions to support operations in the department with proficiency with all applicable software/programs. Is proficient in disinfecting protocols especially with specific equipment such as fiberoptic scopes, TEE scopes, glidescopes, etc. where applicable.
• Carries a means of communication while working to ensure reachability throughout the work day and for urgent needs at all times (cell phone, walkie talkie, etc.). Handles and delivers lab specimens and blood products as assigned and appropriate. Supports and contributes to institution/department initiatives such as cost-saving and efficiency measures as well as Quality Improvement.
• Cleans and maintains supplies and equipment in a neat and organized manner in anesthesia workrooms. Assists with patient transport when and where appropriate. Travels between facilities as assigned for the performance of duties if necessary. Mentors and helps onboard new anesthesia technicians when assigned.
• Point of Care Testing – performs daily quality controls, maintains proficiency, and runs specimens on the various POC devices for the anesthesia department where applicable (glucometer, hemacue, iSTAT, Signature Elite (ACT), GEM, TEG, and other related devices). Sets up and/or runs various patient care equipment as needed (Fiber optic scope, Belmont, rapid infuser, cell saver, jet ventilators, and other related equipment.)
• Able to troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and monitors. Responds to requests for assistance from anesthesia providers in a timely manner. Takes call when applicable. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Diploma or equivalent completion and certification through an accredited program American society of anesthesia technicians and technologists perferred

Additional Qualifications

• BLS based on organizational requirements

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Salary Range

$18.66 to $26.60 Hourly

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Methodist Associates in Healthcare, Inc. (d/b/a Jefferson Community Physicians)

Primary Location Address

445 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.