Anesthesia Technician
- Requisition ID
- 183624
- Department
- 200201 Surgery General
- Schedule
- Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
- Shift
- Day
- Category
- Technicians
Position Purpose | |
This position provides technical support to anesthesiologists and surgical staff under the supervision of the Surgical Services Supervisor. | |
Nature and Scope: | |
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based upon physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served. The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and families This position provides technical skills as a member of the surgical team, communicating with supervisors, other surgery staff, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. This position 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.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.Upon request, is able to prepare appropriate equipment necessary for arterial lines, Swan-Ganz, and central line insertion. This incumbent works with the Surgical Services Supervisor to determine quantity of items stored and ordered on a daily basis.Knowledgeable in all methods of sterilization and implements these appropriately. This position has the freedom to rotate work areas and duties; to decide which equipment is needed for assembled cases; to order supplies from Central Supply and Storeroom as needed.All other decisions must be referred to the appropriate supervisor. This position does provide patient care. | |
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. | |
Minimum Qualifications:Requirements - Required and/or Preferred | |
Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Completion of coursework in medical terminology preferred |
Experience: | One year as a Respiratory Aide preferred. |
License(s): | None. |
Certification(s): | Current CPR certification by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. |
Computer / Typing: | Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc |
Benefits
Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
For Providers: Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.