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Anesthesia Tech

Baptist Health

#BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Nursing Assistant #CRNA #Hospital Setting #Anesthesia Tech #MDA #Epidural #OR Suites

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The Anesthesia Technician provides routine patient care and assists with anesthesia induction under the supervision of MDA and CRNA staff. They are responsible for managing fluids, supplies, and ensuring all equipment is clean and functional for various types of anesthetics.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, while experience in a hospital setting or completion of a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care course is preferred. Candidates must be able to handle physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds and responding to crisis situations.

high schoolprofessional certificateEffective CommunicationPatient CareEquipment MaintenanceCrisis ResponseBLSAnesthesia Induction AssistanceHazard AwarenessAnesthesia Tech Competencies

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The Anesthesia Technician shall render routine patient care procedures under the direct supervision of Anesthesia staff (MDA and CRNA) and shall be responsible for all the fluids and supplies needed for the care of patients as required for a general, epidural, spinal, or MAC anesthetics. This individual shall provide assistance with the induction of anesthesia in the OR suites; keeps all equipment clean, available, in working order and supplied for patients admitted to OR for anesthesia care. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education / Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of Nursing Assistant/Patient Care/ORA course preferred. Experience in hospital setting preferred. License / Certification: BLS required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to respond in crisis situations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to correctly perform Anesthesia Tech Competencies
Knowledge of potential hazards to avoid accidental exposure to self and others Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 5%, walking 70% and standing 15% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds or greater. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: Anesthesia Tech Anesthesia Technician Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.

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