Anesthesia Technician Overnight (4x10)

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Job Summary

Under general supervision orders standard supplies from Central Supply Materials Management and Pharmacy. Works with Purchasing to obtain replacement supplies when current supplies are on back order. Maintains stock and organization of all Anesthesia workspaces in the ORs in Pavilions A C and L and also in procedural areas in Cardiology GI MRI CT and IR and the Anesthesiology workroom and other work areas as needed. Stocks supplies. Cleans and tests equipment functionality according to department standards and/or type of equipment. Works with Biomed and Sterile Processing to maintain JCAHO standards for equipment functioning repairs storage and special processing. Assists providers at the bedside in emergencies by providing equipment support and patient care. This may include running blood pumps and/or performing CPR assistance. Pulls medications on provider request from Pyxis machines in Anesthesia Workrooms when needed.

This position will be scheduled for 10:30pm-7:00am Sunday through Wednesday.

Essential Functions:

• Stocks and maintains specialized carts per written guidelines as well as drawers of anesthesia gas machines. (15%)
• Ensures adequate supplies are readily available for anesthesia caregivers. (15%)
• Orders and restocks inventory supplies on a daily basis. Ensures department par levels are always on hand. (10%)
• Provides anesthesia caregivers in a timely fashion with equipment supplies drugs and patient care support as requested. (10%)
• Maintains adequate supply of sterilized circuits and suction set-ups assembled to provide for a minimum of a 24-hour period. (5%)
• Cleans trouble shoots and tests all reusable equipment after each case with approved products and delivers any equipment requiring Sterilization or HLD to the SPD team. (5%)
• Ensures equipment consistently meets Universal Infection Control standards. (5%)
• Sets up anesthesia gas machines for induction of anesthesia in the O.R. and other anesthetizing locations. Performs function check. (5%)
• Replaces bulbs in blade handles supply batteries for handles etc. (5%)
• Assembles percutaneous tracheal ventilation (PTV) kits in accordance with written specifications. (5%)
• Ensures safety and proper working condition of reusable equipment. (5%)
• Expedites replacement of anesthesia supplies/equipment in operating rooms assigned to each day as patient turnover occurs. (0%)
• Discards used circuit/suction lines. Replaces with ready-to-use materials appropriate for next patient. (5%)
• Assists anesthesia caregivers in transport of patients to or from the O.R. or provide other assistance as requested. (5%)
• With limited access maintains supplies only in the Anesthesia Pyxis Carts including stocking and system changes in partnership with pharmacy staff. (5%)

Education:

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Experience working in an Operating Room setting. Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in the use and maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians patients and other hospital employees.
• Ability to assist with patients who may need ICU ventilators high-risk intubations and facilitate fiber optic intubations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products required.
• Experience with Epic and Lawson preferred.

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Benefits

At Denver Health we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life your family and your future with generous paid time off fully paid parental leave exceptional retirement contributions comprehensive health coverage and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance career advancement pathways and professional development while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health youre joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year inclusive of vacation personal/sick and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical dental vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education coaching and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety the Public Health Institute at Denver Health Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net healthcare system Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.