Anesthesia Technician 1

Alexandria Hospital - Anesthesiology | Anesthesia Technician 1 | Part-Time (Every Weekend)

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Assists and anticipates needs of Anesthesiologist in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as pulmonary artery catheter, central venous access, fiberoptic intubation and difficult airway situations per hospital policy.
• Demonstrates detailed technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability for anesthesia delivery systems, gas analyzer, EKG and pulse oximeter per manufacture guidelines.
• Prepares and assembles all necessary supplies and equipment for auto-transfusion and rapid infusion under the direction of the anesthesia provider. Maintains quality control records, cart inventories and audits per OSHA and TJC standards and hospital policies.
• Performs manufacturer recommended daily anesthesia machine checks according to Standard Work Document.
• Assists in preparation and draping of the patient for invasive monitoring procedures by the anesthesia care provider.
• Assists with the correct application of monitoring devices. Manages fluid and blood/blood product administration.
• Retrieves and delivers products to and from blood bank. Accompanies the anesthesia provider to the appropriate care unit.
• Transports medications from pharmacy or authorized location (e.g. pneumatic tube system) to licensed healthcare professional.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start
• Experience - 6 months in a Clinical Environment
• Education - High School or GED