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Salary: $1600 / Week

The Anesthesia Technician performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents and nurse anesthetists in performing anesthetic procedures for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics. Additionally, performs routine and delegated duties according to departmental policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Consults operating room schedule to determine supply and equipment needs for procedures; prepare anesthetizing locations for indicated procedure to include setting up and calibrating monitoring devices; troubleshoot anesthesia equipment malfunctions, routing non-functional equipment to the proper department for repair

+ Assists anesthesia providers using aseptic or sterile techniques with non-invasive and invasive patient procedures including peripheral and/or central intravenous and/or arterial line placement; airway management techniques including mask endotracheal and/or emergency methods and regional anesthesia techniques

+ Assists anesthesia providers with physiological monitoring of patients notifying the anesthesia provider(s) of abnormal changes in vital signs and/or physical appearance of the patient.

+ Cleans anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following procedures established by Infection Control

+ Stocks, maintains and obtains anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing locations and as requested by the anesthesia providers

+ Assists with patient laboratory tests and results including, but not limited to, ABG’s, ACT’s and other point of care tests

+ Obtains blood products and pharmaceuticals assisting with preparation and delivery

+ Maintains immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures

+ May assume anesthesia technician charge role in managing daily work schedule of anesthesia technicians and directing care to provide an efficient and safe environment

+ Assists the anesthesiologist with all anesthesia procedures; expediting patient flow through the perioperative area, maintaining patient safety, and developing and maintaining external

+ (Patient, Surgeon) and internal (Anesthesiologist, staff) customer satisfaction

+ Responsible for set up, operation and maintenance of specialized equipment, including life support

+ Assists the Anesthesiologist with evaluation and monitoring of the patients during the perioperative phase

+ Assists in sterile or Isolation areas

+ Assists in radiology departments where anesthesia is administered, MRI, ERCP, and Gastro

+ May be required to participate in “call” rotation for continuous Perioperative Support Technologists (PST) at night, on weekends, and holidays

Minimum Requirements:

+ High School diploma or equivalent required

+ Certified anesthesia technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred and may be required per state/contract

+ Medical or Science-based secondary education preferred

+ Graduate of an accredited program i.e. EMT, Paramedic, RT, or Anesthesia Technology (AT) program preferred

+ ACLS, EMT, Paramedic, RT, Medical, or prior HCA licensing preferred

+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

+ Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable

+ Current CPR if applicable

+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

+ Computer proficiency required

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.