Anesthesia Technician II

The starting payrate is $22.00 per hour.
Summary: Works in conjunction with the anesthesiologist and the nurse anesthetist to prepare patients for anesthesia and surgery. Ensures care for equipment utilized. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Cleans, sterilizes and sets up all types of anesthesia equipment.
-Assists anesthesia provider with monitoring, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
-Prepares anesthesia carts and anesthesia machines with appropriate supplies in a timely manner to facilitate room turnover.
-Ensures proper functioning, condition and positioning of anesthesia equipment.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience: experience working as an Anesthesia Tech 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Maintains working knowledge of the name and function of all anesthesia equipment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care principles.
- Ability to work well under extreme pressure and stress.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm with rotating every other weekend

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.