Anesthesia Technician (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

• Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965.
• We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services.
• Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere.
• Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.
• Job Summary: Responsible for daily anesthesia machine and related equipment maintenance.
• Assists anesthesia staff with pressure line insertion procedures.
• Maintains adequate anesthesia related supply inventory.
• Performs routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity.
• Works under direct supervision within defined parameters.
• Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Completion of medical terminology course: Preferred Experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Anesthesia Technician certification: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR: Required Essential Functions: Operates autoclaves and other cleaning equipment, in adherence with established policies.
• Assembles pressure line insertion and monitoring supplies and equipment.
• Assists physicians during line insertions.
• Troubleshoots patient monitoring equipment intraoperatively.
• Tests functionality, stock and calibrates patient monitoring equipment as needed on a daily basis, including capnography monitor equipment, emergency airway carts, laryngoscopes, blades and pediatric carts.
• Works collaboratively with staff, supervisors and vendors to ensure product quality while minimizing costs.
• Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters.
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
• Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
• Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.