Anesthesia Technician
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 description
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 patient's rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
- Managing one's 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
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Less than 1 year of experience
- Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to triage tasks in high stress situations
- Knowledge of medical terminology and sterile techniques
- Knowledge of patient's rights and laws such as HIPAA
- Managing one's own time and the time of others
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania upon hire
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.