**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Work Shift:** Days/Evenings (United States of America) **Job Summary:** Provides technological support for the Anesthesiologists in the delivery of patient care for surgical anesthesia and anesthesia care for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In these areas, the anesthesia technician is responsible for ensuring that the technology of the anesthesia is available and to assist the anesthesiologist in the application of the technology. **Minimum Qualifications:** **EDUCATION/Experience:** **One of the following must be met:** + Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent (GED) and at least 2 years of clinical healthcare experience; or, + Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent (GED) and a current Patient Care Technician with RSFH with at least 6 months experience and in good standing; or, + Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent (GED) and certified by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists (ASATT) as a certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) or certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.). **LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION** : Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. Certified as an Anesthesia Technician preferred. **Primary Source Verification (if applicable): https://www.asatt.org/index.php/certification/asatt-certification-verification-system** **KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS** : Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced or stressful environment. Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Must possess organizational abilities. Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients and the public as well as other Health Care Professionals. Must be self directed and able to work independently. Must be able to communicate effectively with people of variable cultural and educational backgrounds. Basic knowledge and understanding of: General adult/pediatric anesthesia, regional anesthesia, malignant hyperthermia, latex allergy, difficult intubations and all emergent/ non-emergent airway devices, pressure monitoring equipment and all applicable devices, laryngoscope blades, IV fluids, & IV tubing. Basic understanding and knowledge of equipment: Anesthesia Delivery System, H.P. Monitors, respiratory gas monitors, blood/fluid warmers, bair huggers, IV infusion pumps, syringe infusion pumps, peripheral nerve stimulators, stimuplex stimulators, transport monitors, transesophageal echocardiogram probes, fiberoptic laryngoscopes, Doppler, O2 jet ventilators, steris, and autoclaves. Basic knowledge and understanding of all drugs frequently used by the anesthesiologists, and ability to locate any drug rapidly if necessary **OTHER:** **Contacts:** Constant interaction with anesthesiologists, O.R. Charge Nurse, O.R. Circulating Nurse, and members of the anesthesia care team. Ability to deal with physicians, hospital staff, employees, and visitors in a tactful and diplomatic manner. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: + Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans + Prescription drug coverage + Flexible spending accounts + Life insurance w/AD&D + Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible + Paid time off + Educational Assistance + And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status. **Department:** Anesthesiology/CRNA - Roper Hospital _It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _recruitment@RSFH.com_ _._