Hackensack Meridian Health
Location
Neptune Township, New Jersey
Salary
$26 / HOUR
The Anesthesia Technician prepares and maintains specialized equipment and supplies for surgical cases while supporting anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists. Key duties include collecting blood specimens, managing the anesthesia workroom, and assisting with patient positioning for regional anesthesia.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and experience working within an operating room setting. Knowledge of sterile techniques and asepsis is required, while certification as an Anesthesia Technician or Technologist is preferred.
A day in the life of an Anesthesia Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Active participant of the anesthesia team: Provides a full range of specialized procedures and techniques used in the treatment plan for patients undergoing anesthesia, including emergency situations. Equipment Maintenance: Evaluates current equipment and technology and keeps records on age of existing equipment. Records regular maintenance and repairs of equipment. Sets the schedule for replacement of equipment as useful life is maximized. Collects blood specimens: Follows established methods and aseptic techniques. Complies with safety recommendations and requirements. Displays a strong awareness of environmental concerns. Identifies and arranges for in-service education: Identifies educational needs in conjunction with the Chief of Anesthesia; arranges for at least one in service per quarter and works with vendors to conduct in service if appropriate. Maintains Anesthesiology Schedule: Works with the Chief of Anesthesia and OR scheduling office to develop a monthly staffing schedule for all areas requiring assistance. Completes schedule and posts two weeks prior to beginning of next schedule. Oversees equipment and supply utilization. Tracks and trends supply utilization Eliminates unnecessary or infrequently utilized supplies. Evaluates new and alternative equipment and supplies as requested by Corporate Materials Supply Chain initiatives. Organizes and manages the anesthesia workroom: Uses judgment and initiative to select appropriate instruments and methods, recognizes conditions that could have potentially harmful outcomes to patients, and troubleshoots problems with equipment and supplies to avoid complications. Cleans and decontaminates the room before new patient arrival. Assists in positioning and supporting patients for regional anesthesia procedures such as spinals and epidurals. Demonstrates a high level of technical competence. Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on a variety of technical equipment in an appropriate and timely manner.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Experience in the OR and be familiar with OR supplies and the hospital setting. Knowledge of sterile technique, asepsis, and ability to apply such skills. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Certification as an Anesthesia Technician or Technologist. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $25.77 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
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