Anesthesia Technician at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Anesthesia Technician

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-31946
Type: Regular Part-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Allied Health
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

Anesthesia Equipment, Instrument and Supplies Maintenance: Checks inventory and if appropriate, requisitions and restocks supplies; rotates dated items on shelves; participates in equipment and supply evaluations; troubleshoots and maintains equipment and supplies and refers to Clinical Engineering for repair; prepares used instruments such as LMA's, laryngoscope blades for CSPD processing; cleans and sterilizes anesthesia machines and equipment after surgeries and performs necessary surface maintenance

Anesthesia Equipment Set Up: Monitors surgery schedule to ensure operating rooms are equipped with appropriate anesthesia supplies and equipment; checks anesthesia machines and monitors prior to surgery to assure they are ready for use; sets up anesthesia equipment prior to surgery including standard IV fluid; difficult airway supplies and equipment, and all other devices needed by anesthesia

Anesthesia procedures: Assist anesthesia provider with a wide variety of procedures following scope of practice.

Performs other duties as assigned: e.g. assists in transporting soiled instruments to CSPD; assists in transporting specimen to Central Lab / Microbiology / Patholog

Room Turnover: Supports the OR team in cleaning and preparing for each patient. This includes removing all contaminated items, wiping down all surfaces and equipment, re-setting up each location for the following case and re-stocking to be fully prepared for the next case.

Responsibilities

National Certification as an Anesthesia Technician OR Associates degree or higher in a health-related field from an accredited institution of higher education with course work in Anatomy, Physiology and Chemistry OR Completed 2 years full-time college-level courses including Anatomy, Physiology and Chemistry OR 2 years experience as an Anesthesia Technician.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service orientation. Cooperation with and maintenance of good rapport with nursing staff, ancillary personnel, other departments, patients, and physicians.

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with staff, patients, and visitors. Basic computer skills may be required. Good prioritization and organizational skills. Flexibility, ability to deal effectively with unforeseen request or circumstances during a case. Prompt, efficient and dependable. Maintenance of patient and medical staff confidentiality.

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association required at time of hire.

Qualifications

National Certification as an Anesthesia Technician.

ACLS certification.

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