Anesthesia Technician

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by UnityPoint Health
Moline, IL
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Anesthesia Technician

Full Time

1st Shift; 6:00am-2:30pm

Rock Island, IL

The Anesthesia Technician is an essential Operating Room team member, who under the direct supervision of the Lead RN and Nurse Manager performs specialized tasks to support all aspects of the department.  The Anesthesia Technician works in collaboration with the department staff, physicians and anesthesiologists as partners in the care of the patient.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care 

Help transports patients throughout the operating room department 

Delivers blood products, specimens, etc. 

Prepare OR cases including:  assure proper anesthesia related equipment is available for provider, assure medication and equipment are readily available for subsequent cases, assist anesthesiologist during procedures of inserting infusion lines, deliver and set up special equipment needed for major surgical cases, pulling instruments, set up cases, order equipment/supplies. 

Care of Anesthesia Equipment including: perform detailed terminal cleaning of anesthesia equipment, process and sterilize anesthesia accessories, ensure all anesthesia supplies are stocked, learn and understand the basics of all equipment used by anesthesiologists, remove defective equipment from use and inform Lead RN, Biomedical and/or Materials departments, understand aseptic supplies, understand process for ordering supplies and medication, maintain QA records and equipment including but not limited to pressure bags, portable monitors, fiber optic scopes and laryngoscopes

Administrative/Clerical Support 

Secretarial duties for the department including: answering phones, relaying messages, process and distribute mail, post announcements, filing and record maintenance, scheduling and communicating scheduling changes to operative schedule and staff call schedules. 

Greet visitors in the department, provide direction, inform staff/departments/visitors/patients of wait times. 

Manage and place orders for department office supplies and copy center needs. 

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.  

License(s)/Certification(s): CPR Certification 

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Reference: 202546140

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Anesthesia Technician

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by UnityPoint Health

Moline, IL
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Anesthesia Technician

Full Time

1st Shift; 6:00am-2:30pm

Rock Island, IL

The Anesthesia Technician is an essential Operating Room team member, who under the direct supervision of the Lead RN and Nurse Manager performs specialized tasks to support all aspects of the department.  The Anesthesia Technician works in collaboration with the department staff, physicians and anesthesiologists as partners in the care of the patient.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care 

Help transports patients throughout the operating room department 

Delivers blood products, specimens, etc. 

Prepare OR cases including:  assure proper anesthesia related equipment is available for provider, assure medication and equipment are readily available for subsequent cases, assist anesthesiologist during procedures of inserting infusion lines, deliver and set up special equipment needed for major surgical cases, pulling instruments, set up cases, order equipment/supplies. 

Care of Anesthesia Equipment including: perform detailed terminal cleaning of anesthesia equipment, process and sterilize anesthesia accessories, ensure all anesthesia supplies are stocked, learn and understand the basics of all equipment used by anesthesiologists, remove defective equipment from use and inform Lead RN, Biomedical and/or Materials departments, understand aseptic supplies, understand process for ordering supplies and medication, maintain QA records and equipment including but not limited to pressure bags, portable monitors, fiber optic scopes and laryngoscopes

Administrative/Clerical Support 

Secretarial duties for the department including: answering phones, relaying messages, process and distribute mail, post announcements, filing and record maintenance, scheduling and communicating scheduling changes to operative schedule and staff call schedules. 

Greet visitors in the department, provide direction, inform staff/departments/visitors/patients of wait times. 

Manage and place orders for department office supplies and copy center needs. 

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.  

License(s)/Certification(s): CPR Certification 

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Reference: 202546140

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