Anesthesia Technician (TEMP)

Nemours is seeking an Anesthesia Technician (TEMP) FULL-TIME to join our Nemours Childrens Hospital team in Orlando Florida.

The temporary anesthesia technician serves as an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team. She/he assists the licensed anesthesia providers in various settings performing duties under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia provider and /or Registered Nurse. This position provides support for surgical/procedural cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and anesthesia delivery systems before during and after anesthesia. The anesthesia tech performs first level maintenance on anesthesia disinfects sends for sterilization stocks orders and maintains the routine anesthesia equipment and supplies. The position performs as an unlicensed trained assistive person and completes technical duties as they pertain to anesthesia support.

• Completes beginning of end of case and/or between case turn over in an efficient manner. Cleans and maintains equipment (anesthesia machine monitoring devices transport monitors cell salvage equipment blood warmers/infusion pumps central line cart etc.)
• Operates blood gas analyzer according to manufacturer recommendation and guidelines.
• Calibrates and maintains the point-of-care testing equipment. Processes blood samples for arterial blood gas studies and clotting the data and completes the quality assurance measures.
• Assists with difficult intubations providing necessary cart equipment and support
• Assists with invasive line preparation and monitoring
• Anticipates the needs for additional equipment supplies and/or instruments by assessing specific patient and anesthesiologist needs utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Assists the anesthesiologist in the transport of the lines and cables during movement/transport of the any OR transport monitoring equipment
• Assists as needed with the pre-op transportation of the patient and initial positioning on the OR table and securing the safety availability of oxygen and transport monitors.
• Rotates stores and orders supplies for efficient operation of department
• Retrieves needed blood and blood products from the blood bank.
• Correctly handles and ensures appropriate labeling of blood specimens prior to transport to lab.
• Works collaboratively to support health care team members throughout the intra-operative process.
• Understands and performs role in emergency situations (i.e. code blue CPR) Assists with emergency resuscitation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required. (Up to 3 months of training beyond high school).
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in an ambulatory or acute care hospital or Surgical or Perioperative services required.
• Valid American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
• ACLS and/or PALS Certifications preferred.
• National Certification as CER.A.T or CER.A.T.T. from the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health life dental vision
• 403B with employer match 457 retirement savings plans
• Licensure CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• For those living and working in Florida enjoy the benefit of no state income tax. Those based in Delaware benefit from the states moderate tax structure.

Located in Orlando Fla. Nemours Childrens Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the areas only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families Nemours Childrens Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve; we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

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