Anesthesia Technician
Allentown, GA - USA
Job Summary
Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether youre considering your next career move or your first you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Provides general assistance to anesthesia providers before during and immediately following surgical procedures and activities. Supports the anesthesia care team through the cleaning of anesthesia equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Supports anesthesia care team in stocking clinical sites.
Job Duties
- Performs basic laboratory point of care testing for arterial blood gas analysis blood coagulation test serum glucose test serum electrolytes test and serum hemoglobin test.
- Sets up supplies and assists in the placement of arterial lines central lines epidural catheters and spinal anesthetics.
- Makes documentation of damaged equipment and reports equipment problems to the appropriate authority.
- Obtains blood and blood products and transfers lab specimens according to policy.
- Acquires anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and workroom.
- Maintains and provides preventative maintenance on anesthesia equipment.
- Follows procedural protocols associated with set up maintenance cleaning and sterilization of equipment.
- Distributes used/dirty equipment to appropriate area for decontamination and sterilization.
- Transports anesthesia equipment and supply carts to off-site anesthetizing locations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Less than 1 year
- Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to triage tasks in high stress situations.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and sterile techniques.
- Knowledge of the patients rights and laws relative to those rights such as HIPAA.
- Managing ones own time and the time of others.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Cer.A.T. - Certified Anesthesia Technician ASATT - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force) lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.
Work Shift:
Day ShiftAddress:
1200 S Cedar Crest BlvdPrimary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar CrestPosition Type:
OnsiteUnion:
Not ApplicableWork Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 5:00a-3:00pDepartment:
Anesthesia - CCRequired Experience:
IC
About Company
Wherever our health network’s journey takes us in the years to come, you can be sure we will carry forth the passion our founders, as well as their enduring vision: to provide the people of the Lehigh Valley with the best possible health care – right in their own backyard. The care ... View more