Anesthesia Technician

Geisinger

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Prepares, operates, and maintains anesthesia supplies and equipment while assisting anesthetists during patient induction and procedures. Responsible for restocking pharmaceuticals, transporting critically ill patients, and ensuring the upkeep of specialty carts and machinery.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and are able to perform tasks such as preparing, operating, and cleaning anesthesia equipment and supplies. You should also be able to assist in patient care and understand pharmaceutical names.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Level One Rapid Infuser Pump

Medtronic Dual Channel Pacemakers

Basic Life Support Certification

Job Description

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Prepares, operates, cleans, cares for, and restocks anesthesia supplies and equipment; assists in line placements and patient care as required by nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists.

Job Duties:

  • Assists in setups for all emergent and non-emergent procedures, including open hearts and traumas.
  • Obtains and prepares all equipment needed for transport of critically ill patients and assists in their transport.
  • Assists in lifting and positioning of patients.
  • Assists anesthetist during the induction of anesthesia as required.
  • Orders and picks up local drugs and inhalational agents from Pharmacy.
  • Stocks block carts with needed drugs.
  • Requires knowledge of generic and current trade names of all pharmaceuticals used by the department.
  • Prepares monthly special order supply list as assigned.
  • Stocks and cleans all assigned areas daily.
  • Performs decontamination procedures.
  • Stocks, cleans, and replaces all anesthesia equipment and supplies as necessary.
  • Sets up all special monitoring lines for the Surgical Suite.
  • Operates Level One Rapid Infuser Pump.
  • Changes soda lime in canisters weekly and as needed.
  • Performs leak check procedures and proper disposal of exhausted chemical.
  • Coordinates basic upkeep and maintenance of anesthesia machinery.
  • Sends blood to stat lab for analysis.
  • Performs laboratory procedures for labeling, container selection, lab slip preparation, and techniques for tube operation.
  • Obtains and prepares all equipment needed for transport of critically ill patients and assists in their transport.
  • Assists in lifting and positioning of patients.
  • Assists anesthetist during the induction of anesthesia as required.
  • Maintains all specialty carts in the department.
  • Setup and calibrate machines that are transported to outside areas.
  • Assists with inspection and repair of equipment.
  • Obtains used Medtronic Dual Channel Pacemakers.
  • Cleans pacemakers, changes battery and bags.
  • Ensures pacemakers turn on and are working properly.


Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

  • Hours:  Full time, 40 hours a week.

  • Education Requirement: Must hold a high school diploma or GED. 

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

  • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one  

  • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents   

  • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)   

  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage   

  • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions   

  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly   

  • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year   

  • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive   

  • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones   

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.   

  • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance   

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Clinical (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

  • KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
  • EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
  • LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
  • INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
  • SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $15 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. For more information, visit geisinger.org/careers or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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