Anesthesia Technician I

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana. Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC094270 Anesthesiology Summary: Full Time, Mon-Fri, 630-1500 Salary: Most new hires start between $15.30-$19.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The Anesthesia Technician focuses on cleaning and maintaining equipment during surgery process and the operating room for each procedure as directed. Required Education: No education requirements Recommended Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent Required Work Experience: Entry Level - Experience not Required. Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: 1. Checks equipment and supplies at the beginning of shift according to department policies and procedures. 2. Ensures that proper equipment and supplies are available and present for procedure according to department policies and procedures. 3. Cleans and restocks anesthesia carts and helps protect and maintain anesthesia and anesthesia-related equipment according to department policies and procedures. 4. Cleans, decontaminates and sterilizes anesthesia equipment including but not limited to laryngoscope blades, Magill forceps, light wands, flexible fiber-optic bronchoscopes Doppler probes, tub benders, and bullard. 5. Assists physician in preparing patient for induction and emergency procedure according to department policies and procedures. 6. Performs other duties as assigned. Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action. Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. "Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael – Business Operations Manager "Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda – Information Systems Analyst "We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator "Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy – Administrative Assistant "When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick – Supply Assistant #J-18808-Ljbffr