PeaceHealth is seeking a Anesthesia Technician - Operating Room for a 1.0 full time equivalent Non-Exempt position. This position will be working Day shift with shift durations of 8 Hours.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Associate degree in Anesthesia Technology preferred.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
- One year 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 preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
- Nursing Assistant Certification (Washington only) preferred
- American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Certification preferred
OTHER SKILLS:
- Ability to work independently and with others in a high-volume challenging environment
- Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others
- Well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications.
ST JOSEPH PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
- Work requires moderate physical exertion from 34% to 65% of the time.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
- Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments such as kitchen knives, scalpels, etc.; or dangerous equipment; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
- Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, WA, is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 800 physicians and providers, a comprehensive laboratory system, and ten medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues to serve communities when invited to do so with a spirit of collaboration and stewardship – the spirit of health.
We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Bellingham, WA community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers.
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Location: Bellingham, WA, St. Joseph Medical Center (216)
Job Category: Other Technicians & Technologists
Shift: Day
Shift Length: 8 Hours
FTE: 1.0
Work Type: Full Time
Hourly compensation starts at: $18.25, more depending on experience
Required Certifications/Licensure: Basic Life Support
PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
Posting Notes: Bellingham, WA || Other Technicians & Technologists || Full Time || SURGICAL SVCS