Anesthesia Tech - Surgery Department

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At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Evening, Schedule: Primary Hours: 11:00am - 7:30pm

Position Summary

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Consults Operating Room schedule to determine supply and equipment needs for procedures.
2. Prepares anesthetizing locations for scheduled procedures to include setting up and calibrating monitoring devices.
3. Performs basic troubleshooting on equipment such as monitors, pulse oximeter, and capnographs; repairs equipment or requests mechanical assistance. Reports equipment malfunctions immediately.
4. Assists Anesthesia Providers using aseptic or sterile technique with non-invasive and invasive patient procedures.
5. Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes reusable equipment and continuously maintains safety and proper working conditions.
6. Stocks and maintains specialized carts per established specifications. Maintains inventory of all anesthesia supplies and ensures proper care and storage of equipment.
7. Obtains supplies and equipment as requested by Anesthesia Providers.
8. Assists with Point of Care tests.
9. Supports routine and emergency procedures.
10. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Two years of college coursework in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy or related scientific fields preferred.
Experience: Two-years of experience assisting in patient care with a focus in the area of
Preoperative services preferred.
Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Anesthesia Technician/Technologist Certification preferred. Washington State (DOH) Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Nurse Assistant licensure preferred. American Heart Association BLS required.

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.