Anesthesia Technician

INTEGRIS Health Edmond, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for an Anesthesia Tech - Surgery- Days in Edmond, OK. In this position, you'll work 0600a-1430p, full-time with our Surgery team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today, and learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. 

The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for the coordination and provision of the appropriate support functions for anesthesiologists in all clinical practice settings throughout the hospital that utilize the services of an anesthesiologist. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

* 6 months experience in the surgery department preferred * 6 months of organ transplant experience preferred * Must be able to communicate effectively in English

The Anesthesia Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: * Prepares, maintains and stores anesthesia machines and equipment in the areas where anesthesia is delivered; transports machines as needed * Stocks the anesthesia machines with drugs/drug trays that are supplied by pharmacy, materials, and supplies; stocks anesthesia carts * Provides for the cleaning and/or decontamination of the anesthesia machine, equipment, and supplies * Ensures appropriate processing of reusable items * Makes continuous rounds during assigned shift to provide assistance to the anesthesiologists and to the nursing staff in the management of patient care * Prepares invasive lines used by anesthesiologist * Performs Point of Care testing * Rotates Organ Transplant call * May retrieve and transport medications The Anesthesia Technician reports to the Clinical Director Surgical Services. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. High exposure to hazardous risks and contaminants, including potential for exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, radiology and fluoroscopy equipment, needle sticks, splashes, chemicals, cleaning solvents, hexacholorophate, betadine, sharps, and wet floors. Temperatures may vary in the procedure environment; prolonged standing on hard floors; exposed to a variety of interruptions; exposed to a variety of odors. May be required to work overtime, late shifts, weekends, and take call. Potential for bodily injury related to lifting, pushing, and pulling as well as incidents of workplace violence. Hazards will be minimized if standard safety procedures are followed. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.