ANESTHESIA TECH I

The Anesthesia Technician I

• Provides direct patient care and clinical assistance to anesthesia care providers in the acquisition, preparation, application and use of monitors, equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia in various settings. Performs general cleaning and decontamination of supplies and equipment.
• Performs Decontamination and advanced sterilization processes (steam, flash, steriad).
• Provides direct assistance to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and RN's in the delivery of care to patients across the age spectrum (i.e. patient transport, equipment, supplies, room preparation, specimens and medications).
• Maintains accurate documentation as relates to activities, responsible for documentation of lot numbers for all sterilized items for tracking and recall purposes.
• Assists Anesthesia Providers by preparing patients, positioning, induction, anesthesia delivery including blocks and emergence.
• Maintains designated supply levels.

Education: High School diploma / GED. Prefer candidates with certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or other healthcare education.

Experience: 1 year direct patient healthcare experience and completion of Carilion Anesthesia Tech I competencies required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: None required. Life Support: Must successfully complete AHA BLS-HCP within 2 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, critical thinking skills, communication and team working skills required. Must meet all level I competencies within 6 weeks of hire/start. Must be able to fulfill fundamental components/essential elements of position. Basic computer skills. Ethical and legal issues and responsibilities. Biologic hazards, infection control, and standard precautions. Assists the licensed anesthesia provider and other ORS staff with direct patient care in clinical settings. Communicates with physicians, nurse anesthetists RN's and other departmental staff written and orally in an effective respective manner. Providing peri-operative technical support to the anesthesia professional and other departmental staff staff in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development and anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care. Carilion Clinic acknowledges that the anesthesia technical staff are a part of the anesthesia care team as listed in the practice guidelines of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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