Anesthesia Technician
Beth Israel Lahey Health
**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.**
**Job Description:**
Rotating schedule
+ Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures, as directed, by obtaining, arranging, and setting up supplies and equipment to be utilized by anesthesia during surgical procedures. Ensures required supplies, medications, instruments and equipment are available and sterile for use in case.
+ Opens sterile supplies according to aseptic technique.
+ Prepares sterile field
+ Dons appropriate surgical attire according to the organization’s policy.
+ Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols.
+ Assists with procedures and safe medication practices under the supervision and delegation of the anesthesia department by:
Positioning the patient and retracting tissue and other bodily parts as directed.
Drawing up and administering medications as directed by an anesthesiologist.
Participating in procedures such as nerve blocks and endotracheal intubations.
+ May assist the post-anesthesia care unit with patient care issues related to anesthesia.
**High school Diploma required**
**Experience required**
+ At least two years of work experience in a direct patient care capacity or in central materials services sterilizing equipment
**Preferred** :
+ Experience in a clinical position in an operating room environment
**Other Skills/Knowledge:**
**Required:** Basic computer skills (basic hardware and software knowledge)
**Preferred:** Basic knowledge of electronics, able to maintain and troubleshoot Anesthesia Equipment.
Strong customer service aptitude
Knowledge of medications and aseptic technique
Knowledge of steam sterilization, inventory management
**LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:** Basic Life Support
**OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:**
**Main OR: 24/7 on-call coverage to meet** department needs
**Schedule requirements:** May be required to stay beyond shift based on patient and/or department needs
**Travel requirements:** Local travel to offsite units
**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**
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