Anesthesia Technician-Operating Room
About The Position
Anesthesia Technician-Operating Room Surgical Services I Lexington Full-Time I Second Shift Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department. Description Anesthesia Technician Operating Room: Assesses patient specific needs preoperatively i.e., resistant organisms, latex allergy, age specific and communicates with the surgical services team members regarding relevant patient and procedure data. Communication and Teamwork. Meets with anesthesiologists to identify needs of the department. Meets with vendors to identify equipment /supplies needed for the department. Assists in capital budget process. § Communicates with the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) regarding necessary changes, supplies/instrumentation needs. Communicates conflicts in the OR schedule to the Chief Anesthesiologist/designee. Coordinates special procedures with SPD. § Instructs staff regarding proper usage of and handling of anesthesia equipment. Assists with staff Scheduling/coordinates coverage. Demonstration of leadership. Customer relations and healing environment. Ensures positive customer relations through caring behaviors. Uses sensitivity in managing difficult or emotional situations.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient specific needs preoperatively i.e., resistant organisms, latex allergy, age specific and communicates with the surgical services team members regarding relevant patient and procedure data.
- Meets with anesthesiologists to identify needs of the department.
- Meets with vendors to identify equipment /supplies needed for the department.
- Assists in capital budget process.
- Communicates with the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) regarding necessary changes, supplies/instrumentation needs.
- Communicates conflicts in the OR schedule to the Chief Anesthesiologist/designee.
- Coordinates special procedures with SPD.
- Instructs staff regarding proper usage of and handling of anesthesia equipment.
- Assists with staff Scheduling/coordinates coverage.
- Ensures positive customer relations through caring behaviors.
- Uses sensitivity in managing difficult or emotional situations.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Retirement with Company Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
