Anesthesia Technician
Date Posted: 01/18/2017
Position Number: 55091
Location: West Penn Hospital
Status: Full Time
Schedule: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with possibility to rotate
non-union
Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.
Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.
Job Summary: Assists anesthesia personnel with the preparation and insertion of specialized invasive monitoring equipment utilized during peri-operative procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Provides technical support to anesthesia personnel during the preparation and insertion of specialized invasive monitoring equipment.
- Ensures that all anesthetizing locations are in a state of readiness.
- Maintain proper standards of cleanliness and organization of the Anesthesia workroom.
- Manages equipment, supplies, and medication according to established guidelines in order to maintain safe, efficient, and cost effective programs.
- Participates in hospital, division, and department activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements:
- Cert. A.T. or Cert., A.T. eligible
- Previous anesthesia technician experience preferred.