Anesthesia Technician

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Location Aurora
Position Type Regular
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Job Overview

The Anesthesia Technician position assists licensed anesthesia providers in the clinical settings. They perform their duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and/or Registered Nurse (RN) and following the CHCO policies and procedures. The role is responsible for acquisition, preparation and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia.

Department Name: Anschutz Anesthesia
Job Status: full time, 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits
Shift: set schedule Monday through Thursday - 8pm to 6:30am. Some weekends and holidays required (if holiday falls on scheduled shift, must cover shift and holidays will be alternated between overnight techs).

This position will primarily cover the Main OR at Anschutz but will be expected to float to Procedure Center, Radiology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Oncology throughout the night.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia set up for cases by completing the anesthesia machine check out, assisting with first line trouble shooting of anesthesia equipment, conducting inventory of anesthesia machine drawer for appropriate equipment, ensures equipment is in working condition and restocks Anesthesia Work Station (AWS)between cases and maintains safe work environment.
• Removes the anesthesia equipment from the room post-case, removes equipment from poles and prepares for Sterile Processing department pick up. Disinfects the machine and AWS between cases and at the end of the day.
• Assists in positioning and preparing patient for procedures as directed.
• Sets up the rapid infuser, ultrasound, fiber optic scopes, video laryngoscope, trans-illuminators, pressure lines, IV lines, sterile trays and positioning devices.
• During procedure, under direction from provider, anticipates and provides equipment needed, preparing and dressing line insertion sites.
• Prepares supplies necessary for invasive line placement.
• Assists Anesthesia provider with patient transport.
• Coordinates with external departments to ensure appropriate equipment is available.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE - No experience required but healthcare experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION(S): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Hourly Range: $20.33 to $30.50

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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