The Anesthesia Technician 3 provides direct patient care and support to the Anesthesiologist and Nurse Anesthetist for routine/complex cases and procedures to ensure quality of patient care. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before, during and after anesthesia.

Inova Benefits and Perks:

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage Paid Parental Leave Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute Competitive salary Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.

 

     Shift - Day or Evening

     Hours - Monday Through Friday, 40 Hours Per Week

     Location - Inova Loudoun Hospital 

Job Responsibilities

 

Provides support to the anesthesia provider and the Anesthesia Technician levels 1 and 2 when needed. Assists with and anticipates needs of Anesthesiologist in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venus access, fiberoptic intubation and difficult airway situations per hospital policy. Operates cardiac output system under the direction of the anesthesia provider per hospital guidelines. Monitors EKG for dysrhythmias under the anesthesia provider supervision per hospital policy. Troubleshoots the medication label printer and follows Standard Work 22. Performs daily maintenance, inventory and cleaning of Anesthesia Workrooms A/B/C, Women's, C-Section, Stat Lab, CVOR cabinets and the supply shelves in GE and EP/Cath. Operates blood gas analyzer and recognizes abnormal values per hospital policy. Processes blood samples using iStat. Assists the anesthesia providers in MSET resuscitation and during trauma and Mass Transfusion cases. Inserts IV's and performs phlebotomy for specimens. Assists with and obtains patient monitors for transport. Transports medications from pharmacy or authorized location (e.g. pneumatic tube system) to licensed healthcare professional. May perform additional duties as assigned.

     

Requirements

One year in a operating room as a Anesthesia Technician or one year in a healthcare related field. High School Diploma/GED or the equivalent combination of education and experience  Must possess BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon start