Anesthesia Technician - Allentown, United States - Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Allentown, United States

6 days ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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Summary
Provides general assistance to anesthesia providers before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures and activities. Supports the anesthesia care team through the cleaning of anesthesia equipment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Supports anesthesia care team in stocking clinical sites.

Job Duties

Performs basic laboratory point of care testing for arterial blood gas analysis, blood coagulation test, serum glucose test, serum electrolytes test, and serum hemoglobin test.
Sets up supplies and assists in the placement of arterial lines, central lines, epidural catheters, and spinal anesthetics.
Makes documentation of damaged equipment and reports equipment problems to the appropriate authority.
Obtains blood and blood products and transfers lab specimens according to policy.
Acquires anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and workroom.
Maintains and provides preventative maintenance on anesthesia equipment.
Follows procedural protocols associated with set up, maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment.
Distributes used/dirty equipment to appropriate area for decontamination and sterilization.
Transports anesthesia equipment and supply carts to offsite anesthetizing locations.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED
Less than 1 year
Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to triage tasks in high stress situations.
Knowledge of medical terminology and sterile techniques.
Knowledge of the patient's rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

Cer.

A.T. - Certified Anesthesia Technician ASATT

State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs

Examples:
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.

*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer:
This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position.

It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs.

Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice.

Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

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