Anesthesia Technician - State College, United States - Mount Nittany Health

Description

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Cleans, maintains, orders, and restocks anesthesia equipment and supplies. Ensures safe standards are maintained; complies with department and Medical/ Surgical Center policies and procedures. Performs routine duties which assist the anesthesia team in caring for patients.

Education:

1) High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

1) Previous experience preferred, however consideration will be given to those with prior anesthesia tech/aide experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1) Ability to follow instructions and perform routine tasks carefully and properly.

2) Listens and appropriately responds to patient/significant other, staff, and physician concerns.

3) Communicates in a calm, caring attitude.

4) Communicates appropriately pertinent information concerning the patient, equipment, instruments and supplies.

5) Adapts to changes in routine and schedule.

6) Consistently exhibits positive daily work attitude.

License/Certification/Registration:

1) Meets the American Heart Associations standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

2) ASATT Certification required (American Society of Anesthesia Technicians & Technologists).