• Operating Room Technician

    Beth Israel Lahey Health (Beverly, MA)


    **Job Type:** Regular

    **Time Type:** Full time

    **Work Shift:** Rotating (United States of America)

    **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt

     

    When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

     

    Operating Room and Anesthesia Technician

    Job Description:

    Beverly Hospital (BH), located in Beverly Massachusetts is part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health System. Beverly Hospital is a community hospital and consists of 10 operating rooms at the main campus and 4 operating rooms at the Lahey Outpatient Surgery Center located in Danvers, MA. BH provides a wide range of specialties including; orthopedics, GYN, general, vascular, spine, pediatrics, cysto, and ENT.

     

    The Operating Room and Anesthesia Technician works as an integral part of the healthcare team, responsible for maintaining a safe environment in which quality patient care is delivered. The technician will work in conjunction with Anesthesiology, Nursing, and Surgery and provide necessary support in the Operating Room.

     

    This support includes, but not limited to, room setup and turnover, patient transport, specimen transport, stocking, patient positioning, and limb support during surgical prep. Will assist in the OR with the intubation and extubation process and may be asked to participate in the evaluation of new anesthesia products, equipment and/or supplies. Prioritization of patient care tasks at hand and communication with health care team members is an important factor in performing the duties of this role. Other duties include the handling of infectious waste, sharps, and maintaining order and cleanliness in the restricted areas.

     

    40 hours per week, evenings

     

    Education: High school diploma or equivalent education

     

    Licensure, Certification, Registration: BLS Required, ASATT certification preferred and/or working towards completion of Anesthesia Technology program.

     

    Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Neat and clean in appearance. Able to communicate effectively; verbal and non-verbal communication is skills important. Willingness to initiate communication with patients and families. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must be self-directed and work well independently and with others. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology preferred.

     

    Experience: Experience working in a hospital setting preferred. Previous Anesthesia Technician training or similar training preferred.

     

    As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

     

    More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

     

    Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled