• Anesthesia Technician I

    Northern Light Health (Portland, ME)


    Northern Light Mercy Hospital

     

    Department: Anesthesia Svcs

     

    Position is located: Mercy Fore River

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Hours Per Week: 40.00

     

    Work Schedule: Variable

    Summary:

    Assists anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitors patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

    Responsibilities:

    + Insures a complete setup for anesthesia services in all anesthetizing locations.

    + Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes all anesthesia equipment.

    + Assists anesthesia personnel with preparation/placement of IV fluids, regional anesthesia techniques, physiologic monitoring, airway equipment, and anesthesia machine set up/troubleshooting.

    + Assists with transport of monitored patients.

    + Seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.

    + Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.

    + May perform other duties upon request.

    Other Information:

    Competencies and Skills

     

    + Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

    + Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.

    + Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

    + Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

    Education

    + Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

     

    Working Conditions

     

    + Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.

    + Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).

     

    Portland, Maine, Catholic, Sisters of Mercy, Level 2 NeoNatal Nursery

     

    Position Anesthesia Technician ILocation Req ID 81129