Anesthesia Tech

Anesthesia Technician

To be fully engaged in providing Uncompromised Safety, Superior Quality, Memorable Patient/Customer Experiences, and Financial Stewardship by: Assisting the Anesthesia and Nursing Personnel in the care of the surgical patient. Willing and able to float to all four hospitals: Palm Bay Hospital, Cape Canaveral Hospital, Viera Hospital and Holmes Regional Medical Center. Flexibility with shifts and assigned locations is an expectation of the position. A comprehensive orientation and On-the job training at all 4 hospitals will be provided.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Floats to all 4 hospitals as needed and directed by float pool/ central resource team.
2. Performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist in performing procedures for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
3. Performs routine and delegated duties according to all Health First and department policies.
4. Works under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist, registered nurse.
5. Utilizing the OR schedule, prepares OR rooms and other procedure areas where anesthesia is provided with appropriate equipment and supplies.
6. Assembles and assist with the operation of specialized equipment such as humidification units; fiberoptic endoscopic equipment, patient warming devices.
7. Performs daily performance checks and troubleshoots anesthesia machines and equipment to ensure proper functioning prior to patient use, inspects for defects, and schedules repairs.
8. Disinfects and sterilizes anesthesia instruments.
9. Cleans anesthesia machines, monitors and equipment following procedures.
10. Maintain immediate availability to assist in routine and emergency procedures.
11. Anticipates need for invasive monitoring according to daily OR schedule.
12. Maintains an organized environment and supply storage areas.
13. Has knowledge of basic monitoring functions.
14. Assists with surgical room turnover as needed.
15. Assists with positioning patients for surgery as needed.
16. Assists with cleaning and stocking surgical areas as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience:
• Licensure: N/A
• Certification: Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Organized and can establish a good rapport with surgical staff and peers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's degree or Technical degree
• Work Experience: 2 years of experience
• Licensure: N/A
• Certification: Anesthesia Tech specializing in Anesthesia credentialed from the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians/Technologists (ASATT) preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Physical Requirements (ADA, Travel, Environment, Noise):

• Must be able to travel to all 4 hospitals.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must be physically agile and can stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must pass color blindness test.

About Health First:

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift Times: Variable

Paygrade: PG-27