Anesthesia Technician

Job Overview Provides general assistance to anesthesia providers before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures and activities. Supports the anesthesia care team through cleaning of anesthesia equipment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Supports anesthesia care team in stocking clinical sites. Responsibilities Performs basic laboratory point‑of‑care testing for arterial blood gas analysis, blood coagulation test, serum glucose test, serum electrolytes test, and serum hemoglobin test. Sets up supplies and assists in the placement of arterial lines, central lines, epidural catheters, and spinal anesthetics. Documents damaged equipment and reports equipment problems to the appropriate authority. Obtains blood and blood products and transfers lab specimens according to policy. Acquires anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and workroom. Maintains and provides preventative maintenance on anesthesia equipment. Follows procedural protocols associated with setup, maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment. Distributes used/dirty equipment to appropriate area for decontamination and sterilization. Transports anesthesia equipment and supply carts to off‑site anesthetizing locations. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Less than 1 year of related experience. Ability to utilize critical‑thinking skills to triage tasks in high‑stress situations. Knowledge of medical terminology and sterile techniques. Knowledge of the patient’s rights and laws related to those rights, such as HIPAA. Ability to manage one’s own time and the time of others. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification – State of Pennsylvania (required upon hire). Preferred Qualifications Cer.A.T. – Certified Anesthesia Technician. ASATT – State of Pennsylvania certification (required upon hire). Physical Demands Lift and carry 40–50 lbs. Push/pull patients on a bed or stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing and walking. Patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift. Activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR may be required. Job Description Disclaimer This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change it as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal‑opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. Additional Information Work Shift: Day Shift (Monday‑Friday; 5:00a‑3:00p). Address: 1200S Cedar Crest Blvd, Lehigh Valley Hospital‑Cedar Crest. Position Type: Onsite. Union: Not Applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr