Anesthesia Technician - Marshfield - FT Varied
Sanford Health
Summary
Coordinates and provides anesthesia supplies, medications and equipment effectively, before and during medical procedures.
Job description
Summary
Coordinates and provides anesthesia supplies, medications and equipment effectively, before and during medical procedures.
Job Description
Provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient. Demonstrates accordance with ethical and legal responsibilities. Available to respond in an emergency and within their scope, with careful and thoughtful responses to a wide variety of requests in a stressed and rushed situation by providing anesthesia supplies and equipment as needed. Assists in the preparation of equipment as well as may assist with medications when applicable. Assists with orders, stocking inventory, tests and maintaining anesthesia equipment. Will be responsible to clean and disinfect reusable equipment as well as be expected to report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel. May also be delegated to remove all special and reusable material after cases and responsible for the turnaround of the room in accordance with infection control policies and procedures. Maintain clean working environment, surgical rooms, and assist in clerical duties as needed within the unit, including incoming phone calls.
Department Details
- Team-oriented environment working closely with CRNAs, anesthesiologists, and OR staff.
- Support a wide range of surgical and procedural cases keeping the position interesting and allowing you to build and grow in anesthesia.
- Supportive leadership and co-workers
- Opportunity to grow and develop and expand your knowledge of anesthesia equipment, supplies, medications, procedures, and operating room workflows.
- Hands on and fast paced work. A great fit for someone who enjoys staying active, solving problems and thinking ahead.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within 60 days of employment
- One year experience in a health care environment preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology helpful
- Strong computer skills helpful
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.