Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Anesthesia Technician for a Temporary, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $28.06– $42.13. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in performing anesthetic procedures.

EDUCATION

• Associate degree Preferred: Anesthesia Technology

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: operating room experience as a CNA, Surgical Services Assistant, or Surgical Instrument Tech
• Preferred: Anesthesia Technician, basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

SKILLS

• Ability to work independently and with others in a high-volume challenging environment (Required)
• Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others (Required)
• Well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated (Required)
• Good communication skills (Required)
• Basic computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)

• Prepare, supply and equip the operating room to meet anesthesiologist and surgery room requirements for surgical procedures. This includes assisting in room setup and room turnover, stocking supplies and obtaining supplies and equipment as directed.
• Clean machines, monitors, and equipment following established infection control procedures.
• Assist in patient care/patient monitoring as directed by RN or Anesthesiologist.
• May assist with patient laboratory tests and results.
• Coordinate supply inventory for Anesthesia Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.