Anesthesia Technician

Work Shift: Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Position Overview: Education: High school diploma or equivalency. Experience: Less than one year hospital setting experience with patient care. Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Proficient in English. Verbal and written communication skills. Special Training: CPR. Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Usual Work Day:8 Hours REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Does this position formally supervise employees? No If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides direct patient care and support to the anesthesia providers for routine, urgent and complex surgical cases and procedures to ensure quality of patient care. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesiology delivery systems before, during or after anesthesia to ensure quality of patient care. Administers supportive to the care of the patient undergoing anesthesia. Assists in positioning and transferring of patient when needed. Communicates pertinent information regarding patient condition to anesthesia provider or nursing staff. Decontaminates and processes instruments, equipment, fiberoptic bronchoscopic equipment for the operating room. Replaces circuits and assembles all necessary supplies. Maintains supply, equipment and pharmacy inventory to optimize the delivery of anesthesia services. Checks sterile supplies for quotas, expiration dates, rotation of supplies and maintenance of sterile supply area cleanliness. Identifies malfunctioning equipment and notifies appropriate personnel. Performs other duties as needed. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions. "Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."