Surgery Anesthesia Technician - Full Time

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC • Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

3d

About The Position

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks to support anesthesiologists and surgical staff under the supervision of the Surgical Services Manager

Requirements

• Graduate from high school preferred
• BLS required
• Work related experience
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Must show initiative, maturity, and effectiveness in dealing with people
• Well-groomed in appearance
• Appreciation of and desire to be part of a healthcare team

Responsibilities

• Maintains a smooth flow of anesthetic cases, in a timely manner, by assisting the anesthesiologist before, during, and after induction.
• Has a working knowledge of anesthetic drugs and agents.
• Thoroughly cleans all surfaces of OR furniture, lights, anesthesia cables, shelves and carts at least daily. Removes used supplies and equipment between cases.
• Is able to pre-test the anesthesia machines and reports deficiency to appropriate manufacturer representative.
• Recognizes the need for, and adheres to, guidelines for drugs covered by Harris Narcotic Act.
• Is able to prepare appropriate equipment necessary for arterial lines, Swan-Ganz, blood administration, and central line insertion.
• Assists with all turn overs
• Responsible for ordering and stocking anesthesia supplies.
• Performs a variety of assisting and transporting activities.
• Assists with lifting, moving, and positioning patients at the nurse's request.
• Transports as needed: patients, specimens, equipment and supplies.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department and hospital.
• Accepts assignment as preceptor for new staff.
• Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments as observed by manager.
• Reports to work on time and is at work as scheduled, as observed by manager

Benefits

• NO STATE INCOME TAX
• Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
• Vanguard 401(k) with match.
• Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
• Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
• Nevada 529 College Fund.
• Unum Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder & HRSA Loan Repayment Program (for qualifying positions).
• Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
• Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
• and More...

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED