Anesthesia Tech Cert

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

As our Anesthesia Technician you will provide critical support in the safe and efficient administration of anesthesia assisting providers with equipment and supplies for diverse surgical and non-surgical cases.

Every day you will prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment supplies and medications before during and after cases. This includes performing complex procedures under direction (e.g. setting up and assisting with line placement intubation extubation) managing supply inventory room turnover and patient positioning/transport.

To be successful in this vital role you will demonstrate a thorough understanding of anesthesia equipment and sterile techniques possess meticulous attention to detail and exhibit excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

• Assists in the acquisition preparation calibration and verification of equipment functionality required before during and after the administration of anesthesia using Standard Precautions and applying infection control principles in a correct and consistent manner.
• Maintains department equipment by evaluating performance and inspecting for defects.
• Sets up calibrates and verifies function of anesthesia machines invasive/non-invasive hemodynamic monitors emergency airway equipment and other department equipment used in the provision of anesthesia.
• Prepares anesthetic and monitoring equipment and accessories including ventilator components tubes nasal air ways suction catheters stethoscopes face masks breathing circuits and anesthesia bags.
• Disassembles and decontaminates equipment after use in accordance with hospital policy and manufacturers instructions for use.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning anesthesia equipment routing non-functional equipment to the proper department for repair.
• Performs hand hygiene and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains department equipment by evaluating performance and inspecting for defects.

Under the direction of the anesthesia provider and/or RN assists with patient care and invasive/non-invasive patient procedures using aseptic or sterile technique.

Collects and processes patient laboratory tests and results including but not limited to Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) Activated Coagulation Time (ACT) and other point of care tests as directed.

• Other Graduation from an accredited Anesthesia Technology program or Two years of recent related work experience as an Anesthesia Technician or other health care provider (e.g. LPN EMT etc.) that would demonstrate possession of the requisite job knowledge/abilities. upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire and

Preferred

• Certified Anesthesia Technician upon hire