Anesthesia Technician I
MUSC Health
Summary
The Anesthesia Technician I (ATI) reports to the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor. Under limited supervision, the Anesthesia Technician I assists licensed anesthesia providers in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and Anesthesia delivery systems.
Job description
Job Description Summary
The Anesthesia Technician I (ATI) reports to the Anesthesia Technician Supervisor. Under limited supervision, the Anesthesia Technician I assists licensed anesthesia providers in the preparation and maintenance of patient monitoring devices and Anesthesia delivery systems.
The ATI assists in the acquisition, preparation, assembly, including the routine stocking of supplies to operating rooms and NORA sites, and application of the equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. The ATI assists in the transport of patients to and from critical areas of the hospital. The ATI responds to areas of care outside of the operating room.
This role performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist anesthesia providers in performing anesthetic procedures for diverse patient populations. The ATI functions in an acute care environment requiring effective communication and ability to prioritize actions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare facility, or supply experience in a healthcare setting, or work experience with medical equipment/supplies, or college coursework in biology, physiology, anatomy or related scientific field, or an Associate degree, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
- Anesthesia technician experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire and maintained thereafter
- Compliance in maintaining BLS and any other annual competencies is mandatory
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- E-Verify Participant
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.