ANESTHESIA TECH I

About the role

• Employment Status: Full time
• Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
• Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
• Requisition Number: R160380 ANESTHESIA TECH I (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare

The Anesthesia Tech II 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. Mentor Anesthesia Technicians I. Assist with competency validations as requested.

• Performs Decontamination and advanced sterilization processes (steam, flash, steriad).
• Provides direct assistance to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and RNs 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.
• Assist Anesthesia Providers by preparing patients, positioning, induction, anesthesia delivery including blocks and emergence.
• Maintain designated supply levels
• Participates in the development and continuous updating of departmental policies and procedures directly related to anesthesia technical staff and performance duties.
• Assists with the orientation of staff and provides education, training and mentoring for new employees in daily work assignments such as patient care, room preparations and usage of equipment as needed and /or assigned.
• Validates competencies of Orientees as designated.
• Provides direct patient care by assisting the anesthesia providers with medications, patient monitoring, and equipment usage and monitoring.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development and anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care.
• May be asked to provide care at other Carilion facilities to meet Organization Mission.

What We Require: Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: 2 years of Anesthesia Technician and/or other related acute clinical patient care experience required.

Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Anesthesia technician certification is preferred and required unless candidate has had formal healthcare training which has resulted in certification or licensure in a healthcare role related to the anesthesia technician duties. 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 successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
• Must complete all anesthesia technician I and II competencies within 6 weeks of hire.
• Must be able to fulfill fundamental components/essential elements of position.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a high pressure/rapid paced environment.
• Ethical and legal issues and responsibilities.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Compensation Range

$18.70 - $26.18

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter: REBECCA MINOR

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

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